# 2008 Caterpillar 301.8C for Sale in Meppen, Deu **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89574601 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 301.8C - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 3397 - **Serial number:** CAT3018CEJSB03679 - **Location:** Meppen, Deu - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-18 ## Description Enclosed Cab, Swing Boom, 1100 mm Stick, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, Backfill Blade, 230 mm Rubber Tracks, Expandable Width Tracks, Manual Quick Coupler, 800 mm Cleanup Bucket, Additional 300 mm Digging Bucket \*\*\*Copy of CE certificate available\*\*\* ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blade - **Dig Depth:** 9.8 in (24.89 cm) - **Height:** 10 in (25.4 cm) - **Lift Height:** 7.7 in (19.56 cm) - **Width:** 3.3 ft (1.01 m) ### Boom/Stick 1 - **Boom/Stick 1:** Standard Stick - **Max Cutting Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 6.83 ft (2.08 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 11.83 ft (3.61 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 5.33 ft (1.62 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 7.17 ft (2.19 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 12.08 ft (3.68 m) ### Boom/Stick 2 - **Boom/Stick 2:** Long stick - **Max Cutting Height:** 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 7.58 ft (2.31 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 5.92 ft (1.8 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 7.17 ft (2.19 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 12.08 ft (3.68 m) ### Buckets - **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 0.1 cu yd - **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.1 cu yd - **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 0.1 cu yd ### Dimensions - **Center Ground Clearance:** 0.75 ft (0.23 m) - **Height - Over Cab:** 7.19 ft (2.19 m) - **Height - Over Canopy:** 7.2 ft (2.19 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 7.17 ft (2.19 m) - **Length - Center Of Rollers:** 11.84 ft - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 5.17 ft (1.58 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 11.2 ft (3.41 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick:** 7.8 ft (2.38 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 6.8 ft (2.07 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 8.1 ft (2.47 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 7.7 ft (2.35 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 12.9 ft (3.93 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 12.2 ft (3.72 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick:** 12.6 ft (3.84 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m) - **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 5.9 ft (1.8 m) - **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick:** 5.3 ft (1.62 m) - **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m) - **Shipping Height:** 7.19 ft (2.19 m) - **Shipping Length:** 12.1 ft (3.69 m) - **Stick Length - Long Stick:** 3.6 ft (1.1 m) - **Stick Length - Standard Stick:** 2.9 ft (0.88 m) - **Swing Radius - Rear:** 3.58 ft (1.09 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 3.58 ft (1.09 m) - **Track Gauge:** 2.5 ft (0.76 m) - **Track Shoe Width:** 9 ft (2.74 m) - **Transport Width:** 3.22 ft (0.98 m) - **Width - Over Track:** 3.25 ft (0.99 m) - **Width - Upper Structure:** 3.3 ft (1.01 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 4.42 ft (1.35 m) ### Electrical System - **Electrical System Type:** Twelve-volt system ### Engine - **Displacement:** 53 cu in (868.52 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2251 - **Engine Model:** L3E - **Engine Model:** Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel - **Gross Power:** 19 hp (14.17 kw) - **Net Power:** 18.1 hp (13.5 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 3 - **Power Measured @:** 2400 rpm ### Engine Dimensions - **Bore:** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Displacement:** 58 cu in (950.45 cu cm) - **Stroke:** 3 in (7.62 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Auxiliary Circuits - Primary - At 174 Bar:** 9.1 gpm (34.44 lpm) - **Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar:** 3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm) - **Digging Force - Bucket:** 3462 lbs (1570.34 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 1978 lbs (897.21 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 2226 lbs (1009.7 kg) - **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 2988 psi - **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 2524 psi - **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 2988 psi - **Pump - Gear (Dual) (Swing, Pilot):** 3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm) - **Pump - Piston (Tandem):** 5.25 gpm (19.87 lpm) ### Msc Comments - **Msc Spec Date:** 8/05 ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 35 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 5.8 gal (21.95 l) - **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 10.5 gpm (39.74 lpm) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 9.8 gal (37.09 l) - **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 2988 psi - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 3936 lbs (1785.34 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Engine Oil:** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 5.8 gal (21.95 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 9.8 gal (37.09 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 6.3 gal (23.85 l) ### Sound Levels - **Cab:** 83 dB(A) - **Canopy:** 83 dB(A) ### Swing Mechanism - **Swing Speed:** 10.5 rpm ### Swing System - **Boom Swing - Left - With Stop:** 54 degrees - **Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop:** 90 degrees - **Boom Swing - Right:** 50 degrees - **Machine Swing Speed:** 10.5 rpm - **Swing System Type:** Hydraulic Motor Driven ### Travel System - **Gradeability - Maximum - High:** 30 degrees - **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 1574 lbs (713.96 kg) - **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 3372 lbs (1529.52 kg) - **Travel Speed - High:** 3 mph (4.83 kph) - **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.3 mph (2.09 kph) ### Undercarriage - **Max Travel Speed:** 3 mph (4.83 kph) - **Shoe Size:** 9 in (22.86 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 2.5 ft (0.76 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 3703 lbs (1679.65 kg) - **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 3935 lbs (1784.89 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 301.8C is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's 1.8-ton class and is commonly used in landscaping, construction, municipal maintenance, and residential projects. The 301.8C features a compact tail swing design, hydraulic performance suited to precision digging, and compatibility with a range of attachments. Its small footprint supports transportability and access to narrow work areas while maintaining digging capability for light to medium-duty applications. The model is recognized for versatility, maneuverability, and efficient operation in restricted spaces. ## Photos ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/8eca2615-b2cc-471a-a709-28bac3b73453-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/c77f3da7-7b6f-4a9a-a1fa-2fb14783b213-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/663eb4d4-8343-48b3-838a-5ad2545c53c1-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/005943bc-e8e7-4dff-87bb-37637bea5040-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/63812d67-30ca-4370-b049-06d0e18a87b0-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 301.8C photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23194/633/9d2f81c3-6352-4657-8961-b3d66f35f487-hr.jpg)