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Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.6 ➔

The Caterpillar 301.6 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 range, the 301.6 offers a small operating footprint, reduced tail swing, and maneuverability for urban construction, landscaping, and residential applications. It is typically used where access is limited and precise control is required. The machine is compatible with common excavator attachments and is built for digging, lifting, and material handling tasks. The Caterpillar 301.6 is classified in the mini excavator category for light-duty earthmoving and site preparation work.

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Blades

Blade Height	10 in (25 cm)
Blade Lift Height	8 in (20 cm)
Blade Width	3 ft (1 m)
Dig Depth	9 in (23 cm)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Height - Over Canopy	7 ft (2 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	5 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length	12 ft (4 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	4 ft (1 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	3 ft (1 m)
Track Shoe Width	1 ft (0 m)
Width - Over Track	3 ft (1 m)
Width - Upper Structure	3 ft (1 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	3 in (8 cm)
Displacement	59 cu in (967 cu cm)
Engine Model	3003
Gross Power	18 hp (14 kw)
Net Power	17 hp (13 kw)
Stroke	3 in (8 cm)

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	1,609 lbs (730 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2734 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2528 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2734 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	9.7 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

3,902 lbs (1,770 kg)

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