Caterpillar 308E2 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 308E2 ➔

The Caterpillar 308E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility, landscaping, construction, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces, a hydraulic system suited for precise digging and grading, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on market and specification. The 308E2 is commonly used for trenching, material handling, backfilling, and light demolition. Caterpillar built the model for maneuverability, transportability, and efficient performance on small to medium job sites. It is part of the Cat mini excavator lineup and is often selected where access, control, and versatility are important.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 308E2 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Booms - One-piece	1,115.00 lbs (505.76 kg) - Starting 2015
Counterweight	1,936.00 lbs (878.16 kg) - Starting 2015
Counterweight - Standard	1,936.00 lbs (878.16 kg) - Starting 2016
Extra Counterweight	553.00 lbs (250.84 kg) - Starting 2015
Range Dimension A (source diagram)	161.00 in (408.94 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension B (source diagram)	222.00 in (563.88 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension C (source diagram)	137.00 in (347.98 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension D (source diagram)	92.00 in (233.68 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension E (source diagram)	147.00 in (373.38 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension F (source diagram)	245.00 in (622.30 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension G (source diagram)	220.00 in (558.80 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension A (source diagram)	100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension B (source diagram)	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension C (source diagram)	91.00 in (231.14 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension D (source diagram)	15.00 in (38.10 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension E (source diagram)	29.00 in (73.66 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension F (source diagram)	57.00 in (144.78 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension G (source diagram)	114.00 in (289.56 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension H (source diagram)	251.00 in (637.54 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension J (source diagram)	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension K (source diagram)	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 2015
Shipping Dimension L (source diagram)	73.00 in (185.42 cm) - Starting 2017
Standard Undercarriage (std shoe)	6,116.00 lbs (2,774.17 kg) - Starting 2015
Sticks - Long Stick	755.00 lbs (342.46 kg) - Starting 2015
Sticks - Medium Stick	627.00 lbs (284.40 kg) - Starting 2015
Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt)	7,656.00 lbs (3,472.71 kg) - Starting 2015

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