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Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.7 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability on tight job sites and is commonly used in landscaping, construction, and municipal applications. The 301.7 CR offers hydraulic performance suited to attachments such as buckets, augers, and breakers, with a cab or canopy configuration depending on market specification. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator line, the 301.7 CR is built for transportability, operator access, and efficient operation in small-scale earthmoving tasks.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	8.3 (2.5) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	13.6 (4.1) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C1.1 Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	19.2 (14.3) Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	100 in ft (30 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	21 hp (16 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	3,913 lbs (1,775 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	4,045 (1,834.8) Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Blade Height

9 in (23 cm)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom In Reach	64 in (162 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	65 in (165 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	50 in (127 cm)
Dig Depth	100 in (254 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	10 in (26 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	11 in (27 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	137 in (349 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	99 in (251 cm)
Maximum Reach	163 in (413 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	160 in (406 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	63 in (159 cm)
Stick Length	46 in (116 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	17 in (44 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9 in (23 cm)
Vertical Wall	74 in (189 cm)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom In Reach	64 in (163 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	65 in (165 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	50 in (127 cm)
Dig Depth	93 in (235 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	10 in (26 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	11 in (27 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	135 in (343 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	97 in (245 cm)
Maximum Reach	156 in (397 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	154 in (390 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	63 in (159 cm)
Stick Length	38 in (96 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	17 in (44 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9 in (23 cm)
Vertical Wall	71 in (180 cm)

Engine

Bore	3 in (8 cm)
Displacement	69 cu in (1,131 cu cm)
Engine Model	C1.1
Net Power	19 hp (14 kw)
Stroke	3 in (8 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow	9 gpm (33 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure	3553.4 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow	4 gpm (14 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure	3553.4 psi
Digging Force - Bucket	3,642 lbs (1,652 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,866 lbs (846 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,136 lbs (969 kg)
Hydraulic System Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553.4 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2132.1 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553.4 psi
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm	17 gpm (66 lpm)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	1 gal (4 l)
Engine Oil	1 gal (5 l)
Fuel Tank	6 gal (22 l)
Hydraulic System	7 gal (26 l)
Hydraulic Tank	5 gal (18 l)

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed

9.8 rpm

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight	4.2 psi
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight	4 psi
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	2,675 lbs (1,213 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	4,137 lbs (1,876 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (4 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2 mph (3 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

4,045 lbs (1,835 kg)

Caterpillar 301.7 CRs currently for sale

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Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator

General Specifications

Blades

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Engine

Hydraulic System

Service Refill Capacities

Swing System

Travel System

Weights

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