301.8C
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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301.8C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Overview & Specifications
Engine
Engine Model
Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel
Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel
Net Power
18.1 hp
13.5 kW
Gross Power
19 hp
14 kW
Weights
Operating Weight
3703 lb
1680 kg
Operating Weight with Cab
3935 lb
1785 kg
Dimensions
Max digging depth - standard stick
6.8 ft
2080 mm
Max reach ground level - standard stick
11.8 ft
3610 mm
Center ground clearance
0.75 ft
220 mm
Height over cab
7.19 ft
2190 mm
Height over canopy
7.2 ft
2190 mm
Length to Center of Rollers
11.84 ft
3610 mm
Max cutting height - long stick
11.2 ft
3420 mm
Max cutting height - standard stick
10.9 ft
3320 mm
Max digging depth - long stick
7.8 ft
2330 mm
Max dump height - long stick
8.1 ft
2480 mm
Max dump height - standard stick
7.7 ft
2360 mm
Max horizontal reach - long stick
12.9 ft
3890 mm
Max horizontal reach - standard stick
12.2 ft
3700 mm
Max reach ground level - long stick
12.6 ft
3800 mm
Max vertical dig depth - long stick
5.9 ft
1810 mm
Max vertical dig depth - standard stick
5.3 ft
1620 mm
Shipping Height
7.19 ft
2190 mm
Shipping length
12.1 ft
3695 mm
Stick length - long stick
3.6 ft
1090 mm
Stick length - standard stick
2.9 ft
890 mm
Swing radius - rear
3.58 ft
1090 mm
Track gauge
2.5 ft
750 mm
Track shoe width
9 ft
230 mm
Transport Width
3.22 ft
980 mm
Width over track
3.25 ft
980 mm
Width upper structure
3.3 ft
980 mm
Engine Dimensions
Bore
3 in
76 mm
Stroke
3 in
70 mm
Displacement
58 in3
0.95 L
Travel System
Gradeability (max) – high
30 Degrees
30 Degrees
Max traction force - high speed
1574 lb
7 kN
Max traction force - low speed
3372 lb
15 kN
Travel Speed – High
3 mph
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed – Low
1.25 mph
2 km/h
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure – Equipment
2988 psi
206 bar
Digging forces - stick (standard)
2226 lb
9.9 kN
Digging Force – Stick (long)
1978 lb
8.8 kN
Digging Force – Bucket
3462 lb
15.4 kN
Operating Pressure – Travel
2988 psi
206 bar
Operating Pressure – Swing
2524 psi
174 bar
Auxiliary circuits - primary - at 174 bar
9.1 gal/min
34.4 L/min
Auxiliary circuits - secondary - at 174 bar
3.85 gal/min
14.6 L/min
Pump - gear (dual) (swing, pilot)
3.85 gal/min
14.6 L/min
Pump - piston (tandem)
5.25 gal/min
19.8 L/min
Swing System
Type
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Machine Swing Speed
10.5 RPM
10.5 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
Sound Levels
Canopy
83 dB(A)
83 dB(A)
Cab
83 dB(A)
83 dB(A)
Electrical System
Type
Twelve-volt system
Twelve-volt system
Blade
Width
38.5 in
980 mm
Height
10 in
255 mm
Dig Depth
9.8 in
250 mm
Lift Height
7.7 in
195 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
1.06 gal
4 L
Engine Oil
1.1 gal
4.1 L
Hydraulic Tank
6.3 gal
24 L
Fuel Tank
5.8 gal
22 L
Hydraulic System
9.8 gal
37 L
MSC Comments
MSC Spec Date
8/05
8/05