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2019 Caterpillar 301.8 For Sale in Australia, Aus


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Machine Info:

Hours:1556
Serial Number:CAT03018HH8X02174
Machine Location:AUSTRALIA, AUS

Description:

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, 1100 mm Stick, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, Backfill Blade, 240 mm Rubber Tracks, Expandable Width Tracks, Hydraulic Quick Coupler, 1000 mm Cleanup Bucket, Additional 265 mm Digging Bucket, 420 mm Digging Bucket, *THIS LOT SOLD WITH: 2020 - AUSWIDE PLANT TRAILER 2.4 M BOGIE/A EQUIPMENT TRAILER s/n: 6T9T26V86LA4BZ135 c/w: Spring Suspension, 1500 mm Usable Deck Width, Manual Ramps, 185R14C Tires, ATM 3 t;


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The Caterpillar 301.8 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility work, landscaping, site preparation, and light construction in confined spaces. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 301.8 offers a small operating footprint, reduced tail swing, and maneuverability for work around buildings, fences, and other obstacles. It is commonly used for trenching, grading, digging, and material handling where larger excavators cannot operate efficiently. The model is suited to contractors, rental fleets, and municipal applications that require transportable equipment with versatile attachment capability. The Caterpillar 301.8 is recognized for combining compact size with practical digging performance.
Blades
Blade Height 10 in (25 cm)
Blade Lift Height 8 in (20 cm)
Blade Width 45 ft (14 m)
Dig Depth 9 in (23 cm)
Dimensions
Center Ground Clearance 0 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Cab 1 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Canopy 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick 1 ft (0 m)
Shipping Length 1 ft (0 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick 0 ft (0 m)
Swing Radius - Rear 0 ft (0 m)
Track Gauge 0 ft (0 m)
Track Shoe Width 1 ft (0 m)
Width - Over Track 0 ft (0 m)
Width - Upper Structure 0 ft (0 m)
Electrical System
Electrical System Type Twelve-volt system
Engine
Bore 3 in (8 cm)
Displacement 58 cu in (954 cu cm)
Engine Model 3,003
Gross Power 18 hp (14 kw)
Net Power 17 hp (13 kw)
Stroke 3 in (8 cm)
General Specifications
Digging Depth ft. (m) (Since 2025) 8.4 (2.6)
Digging Reach ft. (m) (Since 2025) 14.0 (4.3)
Engine (Since 2021) C1.1
Engine hp (kW) (Since 2025) 19.2 (14.3)
Max Digging Depth (Since 2021) 31 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth (Since 2023) 101.2 in ft (31 m)
Net Power (Since 2021) 19 hp (14 kw)
Net Power (Since 2023) 21 hp (16 kw)
Operating Weight (Since 2021) 4,442 lbs (2,015 kg)
Operating Weight (Since 2023) 4,473 lbs (2,029 kg)
Operating Weight lbs. (kg) (Since 2025) 4,464 (2,024.8)
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi) 8 gpm (32 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket 2,844 lbs (1,290 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long 1,609 lbs (730 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 1,984 lbs (900 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment 2,734 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing 2,528 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel 2,734 psi
Pump - Gear (Single) 5 gpm (17 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem) 4 gpm (16 lpm)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System TAG 1 gal (5 l)
Engine Oil 1 gal (3 l)
Fuel Tank 6 gal (22 l)
Hydraulic System 10 gal (37 l)
Hydraulic Tank 5 gal (20 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 10 rpm
Swing System Type Hydraulic Motor Driven
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 1,440 lbs (653 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 3,060 lbs (1,388 kg)
Travel Speed - High 3 mph (4 kph)
Travel Speed - Low 1 mph (2 kph)
Weights
Operating Weight - With Cab 3,968 lbs (1,800 kg)

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