301.8
The Caterpillar 301.8 Hydraulic Excavator provides the customer with a versatile machine with further increased stability and suitable for a wide range of applications requiring a longer reach with Caterpillar Work Tools. The 301.8 is versatile, easy to operate and service, and has options to rent, lease or own.
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301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Overview & Specifications
Engine
Engine Model
3003
3003
Net Power
17.4 hp
13 kW
Gross Power
18.4 hp
13.7 kW
Weights
Operating Weight
3748 lb
1700 kg
Operating Weight with Cab
3968 lb
1800 kg
Dimensions
Max digging depth - standard stick
7.6 ft
2130 mm
Max reach ground level - standard stick
11.1 ft
3610 mm
Center ground clearance
0.75 ft
220 mm
Height over cab
7.17 ft
2190 mm
Height over canopy
7.17 ft
2190 mm
Max cutting height - long stick
11.22 ft
3420 mm
Max cutting height - standard stick
10.89 ft
3320 mm
Max digging depth - long stick
7.8 ft
2330 mm
Max dump height - long stick
8.1 ft
2470 mm
Max dump height - standard stick
7.75 ft
2360 mm
Max horizontal reach - long stick
12.9 ft
3890 mm
Max horizontal reach - standard stick
12.17 ft
3700 mm
Max reach ground level - long stick
12.6 ft
3800 mm
Max vertical dig depth - long stick
5.93 ft
1810 mm
Max vertical dig depth - standard stick
ft
1620 mm
Shipping length
12.08 ft
3690 mm
Stick length - long stick
ft
1090 mm
Stick length - standard stick
2.92 ft
890 mm
Swing radius - rear
3.5 ft
1070 mm
Track gauge
2.5 ft
750 mm
Track shoe width
9 ft
230 mm
Width over track
3.25 ft
980 mm
Width upper structure
3.3 ft
980 mm
Engine Dimensions
Bore
3 in
75 mm
Stroke
3 in
72 mm
Displacement
58.2 in3
0.954 L
Travel System
Gradeability (max) – high
30 Degrees
30 Degrees
Max traction force - high speed
1440 lb
6.4 kN
Max traction force - low speed
3060 lb
13.6 kN
Travel Speed – High
2.7 mph
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed – Low
1.4 mph
2.2 km/h
Hydraulic System
Pump - gear (tandem)
4.2 gal/min
16 L/min
Pump - gear (single)
4.5 gal/min
17 L/min
Operating Pressure – Equipment
2734 psi
186 bar
Digging forces - stick (standard)
1984 lb
900 kN
Digging Force – Stick (long)
1609 lb
730 kN
Digging Force – Bucket
2844 lb
1290 kN
Operating Pressure – Travel
2734 psi
186 bar
Operating Pressure – Swing
2528 psi
172 bar
Auxiliary circuit - primary (245 bar, 3550 psi)
8.4 gal/min
32 L/min
Swing System
Type
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Machine Swing Speed
9.7 RPM
9.7 RPM
Boom swing - left (without stop)
90 Degrees
90 Degrees
Boom swing - left (with stop)
54 Degrees
54 Degrees
Boom Swing – Right
50 Degrees
50 Degrees
Electrical System
Type
Twelve-volt system
Twelve-volt system
Blade
Width
45 in
1340 mm
Height
10 in
250 mm
Dig Depth
9 in
225 mm
Lift Height
8 in
200 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling system TAG
1.2 gal
4.5 L
Engine Oil
0.9 gal
3.5 L
Hydraulic Tank
5.3 gal
20 L
Fuel Tank
5.8 gal
22 L
Hydraulic System
9.8 gal
37 L
MSC Comments
MSC Spec Date
1/1/2000
1/1/2000