# Caterpillar 301.8 for Sale in Meridian, ID **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $43,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 74069084 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 301.8 - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 71 - **Serial number:** H8X06932 - **Location:** Meridian, ID ## Description \*\* CONSIGNMENT MACHINE \*\*, 18 IN DG BKT 0.052YD3 301, 2 WAY CONTROL, 301.8 05A HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 301.8 05A MHE CFG3A, 39 IN BKT DCT 0.073YD3, ACCUMULATOR, ALARM, TRAVEL, BATTERY DISCONNECT, CAB, BOOM LIGHT, BRACKET AND GUARD, BOOM LIGHT, STANDARD, CAB, WITH A/C, CAT KEY, WITH PASS CODE OPTION, CONTROL, 1ST AUX, JOYSTICK, DRAIN, ECOLOGY, Engine, ENGINE, EPA T4, FILM, CAB A/C, FILM, ROPS, ISO, FILMS, ANSI, FLOORMAT, CAB, W/TRAVEL, HEXMN CPLR MPG 301, LIGHTS, LED, FRONT&REAR, LINES, 1ST AUX, LONG STICK, LINES, BOOM, WITHOUT BLCV, LINES, BUCKET, LONG STICK, LINES, STICK, WITHOUT SLCV, LINKAGE, BUCKET, MACHINE ID# E0145922, NO PRODUCT LINK, Online Owner's Manual , SEAT, SUSPENSION, FABRIC, SOFTWARE, CODED START, SOFTWARE, PROPORTIONAL CONTROL, SOFTWARE, STICK STEER CONTROL, STICK, LONG, W/THUMB BRACKET, THUMB 301.5-302, TRACK, 9", RUBBER BELT, TRAVEL LEVERS AND PEDALS, UNDERCARRIAGE, EXPANDABLE ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blade - **Dig Depth:** 9 in (22.86 cm) - **Height:** 10 in (25.4 cm) - **Lift Height:** 8 in (20.32 cm) - **Width:** 45 ft (13.72 m) ### Dimensions - **Center Ground Clearance:** 0.07 ft (0.02 m) - **Height:** 7.5833 ft (2.31 m) - **Height - Over Cab:** 0.6 ft (0.18 m) - **Height - Over Canopy:** 0.6 ft (0.18 m) - **Length:** 12.25 ft (3.73 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 0.94 ft (0.29 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 0.91 ft (0.28 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick:** 0.65 ft (0.2 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 0.64 ft (0.2 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 0.68 ft (0.21 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 0.65 ft (0.2 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 1.08 ft (0.33 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 1.02 ft (0.31 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick:** 1.05 ft (0.32 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 0.93 ft (0.28 m) - **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 0.5 ft (0.15 m) - **Shipping Length:** 1.01 ft (0.31 m) - **Stick Length - Standard Stick:** 0.25 ft (0.08 m) - **Swing Radius - Rear:** 0.3 ft (0.09 m) - **Track Gauge:** 0.21 ft (0.06 m) - **Track Shoe Width:** 0.75 ft (0.23 m) - **Weight:** 4473 lbs (2028.92 kg) - **Width:** 4 ft (1.22 m) - **Width - Over Track:** 0.28 ft (0.09 m) - **Width - Upper Structure:** 0.28 ft (0.09 m) ### Electrical System - **Electrical System Type:** Twelve-volt system ### Engine - **Engine Model:** 3003 - **Gross Power:** 18.4 hp (13.72 kw) - **Net Power:** 17.4 hp (12.98 kw) ### Engine Dimensions - **Bore:** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Displacement:** 58.2 cu in (953.73 cu cm) - **Stroke:** 3 in (7.62 cm) ### General Specifications - **Digging Depth (since 2025):** 8.4 ft (2.56 m) - **Digging Reach (since 2025):** 14.0 ft (4.27 m) - **Engine (since 2025):** 19.2 hp (14.32 kw) - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 4,464 lbs (2024.49 kg) ### Hydraulic System - **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi):** 8.4 gpm (31.79 lpm) - **Digging Force - Bucket:** 2844 lbs (1289.8 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 1609 lbs (729.71 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 1984 lbs (899.77 kg) - **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 2734 psi - **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 2528 psi - **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 2734 psi - **Pump - Gear (Single):** 4.5 gpm (17.03 lpm) - **Pump - Gear (Tandem):** 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) ### Msc Comments - **Msc Spec Date:** 1/1/2000 ### Operational - **Operating Weight:** 3748 lbs (1699.77 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System Tag:** 1.2 gal (4.54 l) - **Engine Oil:** 0.9 gal (3.41 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 5.8 gal (21.95 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 9.8 gal (37.09 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 5.3 gal (20.06 l) ### Swing System - **Boom Swing - Left - With Stop:** 54 degrees - **Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop:** 90 degrees - **Boom Swing - Right:** 50 degrees - **Machine Swing Speed:** 9.7 rpm - **Swing System Type:** Hydraulic Motor Driven ### Travel System - **Gradeability - Maximum - High:** 30 degrees - **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 1440 lbs (653.06 kg) - **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 3060 lbs (1387.76 kg) - **Travel Speed - High:** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph) - **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.4 mph (2.25 kph) ### Weights - **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 3968 lbs (1799.55 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 301.8 is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 301.8 offers a small operating footprint, reduced tail swing, and maneuverability for work in urban areas, landscaping, construction, and rental fleets. It is commonly used for digging foundations, site preparation, and material handling where larger excavators cannot operate efficiently. The Caterpillar 301.8 is valued for transportability, versatility, and compatibility with a range of attachments, making it suitable for contractors needing a lightweight excavator for tight-access applications. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 301.8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOWE4MzFhZmVjYzBiNTgzODRjMzVhNjI3NmQ3MTRjOSYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmMjM0Mzk=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Y2ExNmM5YTRkYTM4OGMyZmE2NDIzZjY3Y2UzYTRjYyYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmNTA1NTM=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kOTMwM2E3NzZiNWMyZjc5ZjkwY2ViZTdjMTlkZDcxNyYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmNTkwODU=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kM2IwNTFjODJjMTMwMjdjOWQ3OWE5YTRkNDlhMzZiNSYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmMzAxMzE=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Y2JkZmI5MTQwNmU4NmNlOGI1YWM0MzMwNmY1ZjhkZCYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmMTMzMDM=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNzU0MTA1YTQwNDRhZjhmYzI1ZWYxMzJjZDg0OTljZiYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmNDE0OTg=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNjJmNjBmZTY0ZjQ1OWJlYTZmZWYyOWQwZjIwOTcwZCYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmMTc5OQ==) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMjI3YWVjYjJhMThiOGM0YzY1MWJiZmYwNDk2YWVkOSYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmNDQ4Nzk=) ![Caterpillar 301.8 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZmQ4ZTg5YTc1M2E4MzcxYmQxMjc2ZTE2ZGRkZDFiNyYkdHh0PVdFU1RFUk4lMjBTVEFURVMlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQmMTgyOTY=)