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Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.8C ➔

The Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator is a compact and versatile machine designed for a variety of excavation tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 7.6 feet and operating weight of 3936 lbs, this mini excavator is ideal for projects requiring precision and power. Equipped with a Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel engine providing 19 horsepower, it offers efficient performance for digging, lifting, and loading operations. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator below.

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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	10 in (25 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	11 ft (3 m)
Max Digging Depth	7 ft (2 m)
Max Loading Height	8 ft (2 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	12 ft (4 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	5 ft (2 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	7 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	12 ft (4 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	11 ft (3 m)
Max Digging Depth	8 ft (2 m)
Max Loading Height	8 ft (2 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	13 ft (4 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	6 ft (2 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	7 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	12 ft (4 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	0 cu yd (0 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0 cu yd (0 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0 cu yd (0 cu m)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Height - Over Canopy	7 ft (2 m)
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Length of Track on Ground	5 ft (2 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	7 ft (2 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	6 ft (2 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	5 ft (2 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Shipping Height	7 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length	12 ft (4 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	4 ft (1 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	3 ft (1 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	3 ft (1 m)
Track Shoe Width	9 ft (3 m)
Transport Width	3 ft (1 m)
Width - Over Track	3 ft (1 m)
Width - Upper Structure	3 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	5 ft (1 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	3 in (8 cm)
Engine Model	Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel
Gross Power	19 hp (14 kw)
Make	Mitsubishi
Net Power	18 hp (13 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
Stroke	3 in (8 cm)

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Bucket	3,462 lbs (1,570 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,978 lbs (897 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,226 lbs (1,010 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2988 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2524 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2988 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1 gal (4 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	1 gal (4 l)
Fuel Capacity	6 gal (22 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	11 gpm (40 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (37 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2988 psi
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	3,936 lbs (1,785 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	1 gal (4 l)
Engine Oil	1 gal (4 l)
Fuel Tank	6 gal (22 l)
Hydraulic System	10 gal (37 l)
Hydraulic Tank	6 gal (24 l)

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

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	1,574 lbs (714 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	3,372 lbs (1,530 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1 mph (2 kph)

Undercarriage

Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Shoe Size	9 in (23 cm)
Track Gauge	3 ft (1 m)

Weights

Operating Weight	3,703 lbs (1,680 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab	3,935 lbs (1,785 kg)

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