301.8 Caterpillar excavator specs & dimensions (2019 - 2026)

Caterpillar 301.8 is a Mini Excavator manufactured since 2019, with a weight of 2.02 tons. It features a track width of 230 mm, a …

Caterpillar 301.8 is a Mini Excavator manufactured since 2019, with a weight of 2.02 tons. It features a track width of 230 mm, a transport length of 3.71 meters, a transport width of 0.99 meters, and a transport height of 2.3 meters. The machine has a tear-out force of 19.6 kN, a dredging depth of 2.57 meters, and a maximum horizontal reach of 3.96 meters. The bucket capacity is 0.022 cubic meters. Special equipment includes a blade, rubber track, and track adjustment.

301.8

Years of manufacture: 2019—2026

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Technical specs - 301.8 Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight: 2.02 t

Transport length: 3.71 m

Transport width: 0.99 m

Transport height: 2.3 m

Bucket capacity: 0.022 m³

Track width: 230 mm

Driver protection: Kb

Max. Reach horizontal: 3.96 m

Dredging depth: 2.57 m

Tear-out force: 19.6 kN

Engine manuf.: Caterpillar

Engine type: C1.1

Engine power: 16.1 kW

Displacement: 1.1 l

Cylinder bore x stroke: 77x81 mm

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., bucket width, standard tyres, model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with standard bucket

Special equipment

Track adjustment: Yes
Rubber track: Yes
Blade: Yes
Aircondition: No
Quick hitch hydr.: No
Quick hitch mech.: No

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Caterpillar 301.8 FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 301.8 manufactured?

The Caterpillar 301.8 was first produced in 2019.

How much does the Caterpillar 301.8 weigh?

The Caterpillar 301.8 weighs 2.02 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?

The Caterpillar 301.8 has a transport length of 3.71 meters, a transport width of 0.99 meters, and a transport height of 2.3 meters.

What is the track width of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?

The Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator has a track width of 230 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?

The Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator has a dredging depth of 2.57 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 3.96 meters.

What is the tear-out force of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?

The Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator has a tear-out force of 19.6 kN.

What is the bucket capacity of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator?

The bucket capacity of the Caterpillar 301.8 mini excavator is 0.022 cubic meters.

What operator safety features does the Caterpillar 301.8 have?

The Caterpillar 301.8 has a cabin for driver protection.

How much is a Caterpillar 301.8 Mini excavator (2019u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 301.8 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

Caterpillar 301.8 overview

Engine / Driveline and transmission

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Cab or Canopy ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008 TOPS ISO 12117:1997 Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level, Cab HVAC or Heat Only Next Generation Standard LCD Monitor Automatic Engine Idle Automatic Engine Shutdown Automatic Two Speeds Travel Fuel Water Separator Power as needed (not available in all regions) Machine Security Standard Key with Pass Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulic Code or Push to Start with Fob

Hydraulics

HYDRAULICS
Smart Tech Electronic Pump Accumulator Automatic Swing Brake Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines Single and Two Way Relief Flow Continuous Auxiliary Tools Flow Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects

Tyres / Tracks

ELECTRICAL
Product Linkweld Front Lights LED Front and Rear Lights LED Boom Light Battery
UNDERCARRIAGE
Fixed or extendable undercarriage rubber belt or steel track (250 mm/9.8 in width) Dozer blade with float tie downs on the track frame.

One-piece boom (1850 mm/73 in) Standard handle (960 mm/37,8 in) or Long stick (1160 mm/45,7 in) Fronthovel Capable (Pin-On/ Manual Coupler/Hydraulikkoppler not available in all regions) Thumb ready (not available in all regions) Certified hooves (not available in all regions

Dimensions and weight

	Standard Stick	Long Stick
1	Dig Depth	2370 mm (93.3 in)	2570 mm (101.2 in)
2	Vertical Wall	1850 mm (72.8 in)	1940 mm (76.4 in)
3	Maximum Reach at Ground Level	3800 mm (149.6 in)	3960 mm (155.9 in)
4	Maximum Reach	4110 mm (161.8 in) 4270 mm (168.1 in)
5	Maximum Dig Height	3550 mm (139.8 in) 3620 mm (142.5 in)
6	Maximum Dump Clearance	2560 mm (100.8 in)	2640 mm (103.9 in)
7	Boom in Reach	1420 mm (55.9 in)	1420 mm (55.9 in)
8	Tail Swing	995 mm (39.2 in)	995 mm (39.2 in)
9	Maximum Blade Height	270 mm (10.6 in)	270 mm (10.6 in)
10	Maximum Blade Depth	265 mm (10.4 in)	265 mm (10.4 in)
11	Boom Height in Shipping Position	1070 mm (42.1 in)	1020 mm (40.2 in)
12	Overall Shipping Height	2300 mm (90.6 in)	2300 mm (90.6 in)
13	Swing Bearing Height	442 mm (17.4 in)	442 mm (17.4 in)
14	Overall Undercarriage Length	1590 mm (62.6 in)	1590 mm (62.6 in)
15	Overall Shipping Length†	3720 mm (146.5 in)	3710 mm (146.1 in)
16	Boom Swing Right	50 degrees	50 degrees
17	Boom Swing Left	65 degrees	65 degrees
18	Track Belt/Shoe Width	230 mm (9.1 in)	230 mm (9.1 in)
19	Track Width
	Retracted	990 mm (39.0 in)	990 mm (39.0 in)
	Expanded	1300 mm (51.18 in)	1300 mm (51.18 in)
20	Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	150 mm (5.9 in)	150 mm (5.9 in)
21	Stick Length	960 mm (37.8 in)	1160 mm (45.7 in)

	Lift Point Height		2 m (6.6 ft)	Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Over Front	Over Side	Over Front	Over Side	m (ft)
Blade Up	Blade Down	Blade Up	Blade Down
2 m (6.6 ft)	Standard Stick	kg (lb)				320	377	230	3.0
			(712)	(833)	(512)	(10.0)
Long Stick	kg				291	302	208	3.2
(lb)				(647)	(667)	(463)	(10.8)
1.5 m	Standard Stick	kg	502	502	417	284	370	203	3.2
(lb),"(1,078)	(1,078)",(900),(628),(816),(450),(10.8)
(4.9 ft)	Long Stick	kg	379	379	379	261	300	186	3.4
(lb)	(820)	(820)	(820)	(577)	(660)	(411)	(11.7)
1 m	Standard Stick	kg	568	718	393	266	379	190	3.3
(lb),"(1,224)	(1,536)",(850),(587),(834),(419),(11.7)
(3.3 ft)	Long Stick	kg	573	627	397	245	308	174	3.5
(lb),"(1,234)	(1,342)",(857),(542),(678),(384),(11.7)
0 m	Standard Stick	kg	533	811	362	267	389	189	3.3
(lb),"(1,148)	(1,750)",(782),(588),(857),(417),(10.8)
(0 ft)	Long Stick	kg	528	818	357	245	364	172	3.5
(lb),"(1,138)	(1,762)",(772),(539),(802),(379),(11.7)

	Lift Point Height		2 m (6.6 ft)	Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Over Front	Over Side	Over Front	Over Side	m (ft)
Blade Up	Blade Down	Blade Up	Blade Down
2 m	Standard Stick	kg (lb)				377	377	377	3.0
			(833)	(833)	(833)	(10.0)
(6.6 ft)	Long Stick	kg				302	302	302	3.2
(lb)				(667)	(667)	(667)	(10.8)
1.5 m	Standard Stick	kg	502	502	502	341	370	354	3.2
(lb),"(1,078)	(1,078)	(1,078)",(754),(816),(783),(10.8)
(4.9 ft)	Long Stick	kg	379	379	379	300	300	300	3.4
(lb)	(820)	(820)	(820)	(660)	(660)	(660)	(11.7)
1 m	Standard Stick	kg	675	718	696	321	379	333	3.3
(lb),"(1,456)	(1,536)	(1,501)",(708),(834),(736),(11.7)
(3.3 ft)	Long Stick	kg	627	627	627	297	308	308	3.5
(lb),"(1,342)	(1,342)	(1,342)",(655),(678),(678),(11.7)
0 m	Standard Stick	kg	640	811	662	323	389	335	3.3
(lb),"(1,379)	(1,750)	(1,426)",(711),(857),(739),(10.8)
(0 ft)	Long Stick	kg	636	818	657	297	364	309	3.5
(lb),"(1,370)	(1,762)	(1,416)",(655),(802),(682),(11.7)

Other features

Cab Radio Mirrors Left and Right
Adjustable wrist rests Fabric or vinyl seat Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in) Coat Hook Cup Holder Cab Interior Light Storage Bag Skylight Washable Floor Mat Travel Pedals and Levers Next Generation Stick Steer Hydraulic Lockout All Controls Machine 2-point Lift Tilt Cab or Canopy Bluetooth-Capable (CAB only)

Tables

Long Stick	7 kg	15 lb
Steel Tracks	50 kg	110 lb
Expandable Undercarriage	123 kg	271 lb

Specifications Engine

Engine Model	C1.1
Rated Net Power @ 2	400 rpm"
ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269	14.3 kW	19.2 hp
Gross Power ISO 14396	16.1 kW	21.6 hp

Bore	77.0 mm	3.0 in
Stroke	81.0 mm	3.2 in
Displacement	1.1 L	69.0 in3

Travel System
Travel Speed – High	4.4 km/h	2.7 mph
Travel Speed – Low	2.9 km/h	1.8 mph
Maximum Traction Force – High Speed	11.9 kN	2	675.2 lbf"
Maximum Traction Force – Low Speed	18.4 kN	4	136.5 lbf"
Ground Pressure – Minimum Weight	26.8 kPa	3.9 psi
Ground Pressure – Maximum Weight	29.6 kPa	4.3 psi
Gradeability (maximum)	30 degrees

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