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Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Excavator - Compact Digger for Narrow Spaces by China Suppliers and Factory
Benefits
Ultra-Compact & High-Efficiency
With an ultra-compact body design, its overall width is only 1.5 meters, making it easy to operate in small construction sites such as urban renovation, garden construction, residential community transformation and indoor engineering. Equipped with a high-efficiency Caterpillar original engine, the 301.8 mini excavator has a rated power of 10.3 kW, low fuel consumption and strong power, which can meet the needs of light earthmoving, trench digging, small-scale foundation construction and other operations.
The 301.8 mini excavator is widely praised by customers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East for its compact structure, high efficiency and durability. Whether it is small urban construction projects or rural infrastructure improvement, the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator is your ideal choice for efficient construction. We can customize transportation and installation schemes according to your actual construction needs, and provide flexible payment terms to meet the global export requirements of different customers.
Features At A Glance
Comfortable Operating Cab
Humanized Control Panel
Stick Steer
Strong Lift & Dig Performance
Safety
Less Downtime
Reduce Operating Costs
Sustainability
Specifications
| Engine | Net Power | 15.7 kW |
| Engine Model | C1.1 | |
| Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC | 15.7 kW | |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 16.1 kW | |
| Bore | 77 mm | |
| Stroke | 81 mm | |
| Displacement | 1.1 l | |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. | |
| Note | Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC. | |
| Note (1) | Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. | |
| Note (2) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. | |
| Weights | Operating Weight | 2029 kg |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* | 1725 kg | |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** | 1905 kg | |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* | 1848 kg | |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** | 2029 kg | |
| EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy*** | 1880 kg | |
| EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab*** | 2000 kg | |
| Note (1) | *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank. | |
| Note (2) | **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. | |
| Note (3) | ***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. | |
| Dimensions - Long Stick | Dig Depth | 2570 mm |
| Vertical Wall | 1940 mm | |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 3960 mm | |
| Maximum Reach | 4030 mm | |
| Maximum Dig Height | 3620 mm | |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 2640 mm | |
| Boom In Reach | 1420 mm | |
| Tail Swing | 995 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Height | 270 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 265 mm | |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 1020 mm | |
| O/A Shipping Height | 2300 mm | |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 442 mm | |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 1590 mm | |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 3710 mm | |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° | |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° | |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 230 mm | |
| Track Width - Retracted | 990 mm | |
| Track Width - Expanded | 1300 mm | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage | 150 mm | |
| Stick Length | 1160 mm | |
| Note | *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. | |
| Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration | Long Stick | 8 kg |
| Steel Tracks | 50 kg | |
| Expandable Undercarriage | 123 kg | |
| Travel System | ||
| Travel Speed - High | 4.4 km/h | |
| Travel Speed - Low | 2.9 km/h | |
| Maximum Traction Force - High Speed | 11.9 kN | |
| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | 18.4 kN | |
| Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight | 26.8 kPa | |
| Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight | 29.6 kPa | |
| Gradeability - Maximum | 30 degrees | |
| Service Refill Capacities | Cooling System | 3.9 l |
| Engine Oil | 4.4 l | |
| Fuel Tank | 26 l | |
| Hydraulic Tank | 18 l | |
| Hydraulic System | 26 l | |
| Hydraulic System | Type | Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump |
| Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm | 66 L/min | |
| Operating Pressure - Equipment | 245 bar | |
| Operating Pressure - Travel | 245 bar | |
| Operating Pressure - Swing | 147 bar | |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow | 33 L/min | |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure | 245 bar | |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow | 14 L/min | |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure | 245 bar | |
| Digging Force - Stick - Standard | 11.3 kN | |
| Digging Force - Stick - Long | 9.8 kN | |
| Digging Force - Bucket | 19.6 kN | |
| Swing System | Machine Swing Speed | 9.8 r/min |
| Blade | Width* | 990 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | |
| Note | *Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) | |
| Certification - Cab and Canopy | Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) | ISO 12117-2:2008 |
| Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) | ISO 12117:1997 | |
| Top Guard | ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) | |
| Dimensions - Standard Stick | Dig Depth | 2370 mm |
| Vertical Wall | 1850 mm | |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 3800 mm | |
| Maximum Reach | 3870 mm | |
| Maximum Dig Height | 3550 mm | |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 2560 mm | |
| Boom In Reach | 1420 mm | |
| Tail Swing | 995 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Height | 270 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 265 mm | |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 1070 mm | |
| O/A Shipping Height | 2300 mm | |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 442 mm | |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 1590 mm | |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 3720 mm | |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° | |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° | |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 230 mm | |
| Track Width - Retracted | 990 mm | |
| Track Width - Expanded | 1300 mm | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage | 150 mm | |
| Stick Length | 960 mm | |
| Note | *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. | |
| Air Conditioning System | Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe). |
| Sound | Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
| Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) | 99 dB(A) | |
| Note | European Union Di | |
| Sustainability | Recyclability | 95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What is the overall width of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator, and what types of job sites is it suitable for?
The Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator has an overall width of only 1.5 meters, making it highly suitable for confined and space-restricted job sites such as urban renovation projects, garden construction, residential community transformations, indoor engineering, and rural infrastructure improvements.
Q
What engine does the 301.8 mini excavator use, and what is its rated power output?
The 301.8 mini excavator is equipped with a Caterpillar C1.1 original engine. It delivers a net power of 15.7 kW (at 2,400 rpm per ISO 9249 / 80/1269/EEC standards) and a gross power of 16.1 kW (SAE J1995:2014). The engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Q
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?
The maximum operating weight with cab is 2,029 kg. The minimum operating weight with canopy (based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage, and full fuel tank) is 1,725 kg. Various configurations are available depending on track type and undercarriage setup.
Q
What is the maximum dig depth of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?
With the Long Stick configuration, the maximum dig depth is 2,570 mm and the maximum reach at ground level is 3,960 mm. With the Standard Stick, the dig depth is 2,370 mm with a maximum ground-level reach of 3,800 mm.
Q
Does the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator support global export, and are flexible payment terms available?
Yes. The 301.8 mini excavator is widely exported to customers in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Customized transportation and installation schemes can be arranged based on actual construction needs, and flexible payment terms are offered to accommodate the requirements of different international customers.
Q
What safety certifications does the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator cab and canopy hold?
The cab and canopy of the 301.8 mini excavator are certified to internationally recognized safety standards: Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) per ISO 12117-2:2008, Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) per ISO 12117:1997, and Top Guard per ISO 10262:1998 (Level I).