Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator: Compact and Efficient for Small Construction Tasks | China Suppliers & Factory
Benefits
⭐ Key Features
- Ultra-compact tail-swing design for safe, efficient work in narrow spaces
- Powerful Cat C1.1 engine with auto-idle and auto-shutdown to save fuel
- Load-sensing hydraulic system for smooth, precise control and fast cycle times
- Easy ground-level access to service points for quick maintenance
- Stable undercarriage with excellent balance on varied terrain
- Single-hand joystick steering option for effortless operation
- ROPS/TOPS certified structure for enhanced operator safety
- Wide compatibility with buckets, breakers, grapples, and augers
- Ergonomic controls and comfortable operator station to reduce fatigue
- Strong transportability for fast movement between job sites
🌍 Why Choose the Cat® 302 CR Mini Excavator?
We currently have in-stock availability of the Cat 302 CR with fast global shipping, and this model has been successfully exported in large quantities to Australia, Germany, France, the UAE, the Philippines, Nigeria, Poland, and Mexico, supporting thousands of real-world construction projects.
Many buyers choose the 302 CR for its unbeatable combination of small size and serious performance—ideal where larger machines cannot fit. It delivers lower long-term ownership costs, proven durability, and strong resale value, making it particularly popular among equipment rental fleets. Backed by complete certification and our professional after-sales support, this mini excavator ensures consistent performance and peace of mind for every customer.
🔧 Applications
Many buyers choose the 302 CR for its unbeatable combination of small size and serious performance—ideal where larger machines cannot fit. It delivers lower long-term ownership costs, proven durability, and strong resale value, making it particularly popular among equipment rental fleets. Backed by complete certification and our professional after-sales support, this mini excavator ensures consistent performance and peace of mind for every customer.
The Cat 302 CR provides strong, reliable support in these key scenarios:
- Tight urban construction, residential foundation digging, and backyard projects
- Indoor demolition, interior renovation, and space remodeling
- Municipal road repair, sidewalk construction, and drainage maintenance
- Utility installation for water, electricity, and gas pipelines
- Landscaping, tree planting, garden renovation, and pond excavation
- Agricultural work including orchard management, farm ditches, and land clearing
- Small earthmoving, material handling, and jobsite cleaning
- Roadside maintenance, slope trimming, and light demolition tasks
Features At A Glance

All Day Comfort

Easy To Operate

Stick Steer Travel Mode

Big Performance In A Compact Design

Safety On The Job Site

Simple Service For Less Downtime

Lower 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 | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. | |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at the rated speed of 2,400 rpm and the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with a minimum alternator load. | |
| Weights | Operating Weight | 2262 kg |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* | 1918 kg | |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** | 2081 kg | |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* | 2057 kW | |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** | 2262 kg | |
| EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy*** | 2045 kg | |
| EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab*** | 2140 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 | 4210 mm | |
| Maximum Reach | 4270 mm | |
| Maximum Dig Height | 3620 mm | |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 2640 mm | |
| Boom In Reach | 1660 mm | |
| Tail Swing | 750 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Height | 285 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 295 mm | |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 1020 mm | |
| O/A Shipping Height | 2300 mm | |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 442 mm | |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 1850 mm | |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° | |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 3880 mm | |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° | |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 250 mm | |
| Track Width - Retracted | 1090 mm | |
| Track Width - Expanded | 1400 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 | 60 kg | |
| Expandable Undercarriage | 96 kg | |
| Travel System | Travel Speed - High | 4.4 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Low | 2.9 km/h | |
| Maximum Traction Force - High Speed | 13.2 kN | |
| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | 20 kN | |
| Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight | 23.7 kPa | |
| Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight | 26.8 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* | 1090 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | |
| Note | *Expanded – 1400 mm (55 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 | 4040 mm | |
| Maximum Reach | 4110 mm | |
| Maximum Dig Height | 3550 mm | |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 2560 mm | |
| Boom In Reach | 1660 mm | |
| Tail Swing | 750 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Height | 285 mm | |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 295 mm | |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 1070 mm | |
| O/A Shipping Height | 2300 mm | |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 442 mm | |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 1850 mm | |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 3900 mm | |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° | |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° | |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 250 mm | |
| Track Width - Retracted | 1090 mm | |
| Track Width - Expanded | 1400 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 Directive "2000/14/EC" | |
| Sustainability | Recyclability | 95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is the operating weight of the Cat® 302 CR Mini Excavator?
The Cat 302 CR has a maximum operating weight of 2,262 kg with cab configuration. The minimum operating weight with canopy starts at 1,918 kg, depending on track type and undercarriage setup.
Q What engine does the Cat 302 CR use, and how fuel-efficient is it?
The 302 CR is powered by the Cat C1.1 engine producing 15.7 kW (net power) at 2,400 rpm. It features auto-idle and auto-shutdown functions that significantly reduce fuel consumption during low-demand periods, lowering overall operating costs.
Q Does the Cat 302 CR meet international emission standards?
Yes. The Cat 302 CR meets both U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards, making it fully compliant for use in North America, Europe, and most international markets.
Q What attachments are compatible with the Cat 302 CR?
The Cat 302 CR is compatible with a wide range of attachments including buckets, hydraulic breakers, grapples, and augers. Its load-sensing hydraulic system with auxiliary circuits (primary 33 L/min and secondary 14 L/min) supports versatile tool operation for various job applications.
Q Is the Cat 302 CR suitable for working in confined or urban spaces?
Absolutely. The 302 CR features an ultra-compact tail-swing radius of just 750 mm and an expandable undercarriage (retracted: 1,090 mm / expanded: 1,400 mm), making it ideal for tight urban construction sites, indoor renovation, residential backyards, and other space-restricted environments.
Q What safety certifications does the Cat 302 CR carry?
The Cat 302 CR is certified to ISO 12117-2:2008 for Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), ISO 12117:1997 for Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS), and ISO 10262:1998 Level I for Top Guard protection, ensuring high standards of operator safety on every job site.

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