Owning a Cat Next Gen Mini Excavator just got easier with 90 day deferred payments*, plus a 1.49%* finance rate for 36 months.
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*See base of page for full terms and conditions.
Select Cat Next Generation Mini Excavators from 1.8-tonnes feature fully sealed and pressurised air-conditioned cabs, keeping the heat, dust and noise out. Better still, our class-leading engine power improvements mean you can work in air-conditioned comfort and still have power to perform.
Available on selected models only: 301.8, 302 CR, 302.7, 303.5 CR, 305 CR, 306 CR, 308 CR, 309 CR, 310.
Operators can customise the machine’s hydraulics to suit their operation. Automatically adjust the speed and responsiveness of the boom, bucket, stick and swing, all from the machine’s in-cab monitor. This industry-first feature comes standard in all Cat Next Generation Mini Excavators.
Working in small spaces has never been so easy – or so comfortable. Choose from four new models with industry-first fetures that improve performance, comfort and control.
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*Take delivery of a new Cat compact machine by 31 March 2026 for 90-day deferred payments at 1.49% finance for 36 months term.
Offer is available only in Australia from 1 January 2026 until 31 March 2026 at participating Cat dealers. Applicants must have a valid ABN and carry on a business and, in the case of individuals, must be Australian citizens over 18 years. Qualifying Cat Micro Excavator, Mini Excavator, Cat Skid Steer Loader, Cat Compact Track Loader and Cat Compact Wheel Loader models must be purchased and financed from new existing stock at a participating Australian Cat dealer. The finance offer is only available to applicants that are approved by Caterpillar Financial Australia Ltd (ABN 70 006 711 585) (CFAL). Not all customers will qualify. CFAL’s financing is for a fixed 1.49% rate, 36 months amortising term loan paid in arears. 20% down payment is required. An amount equal to the GST payable on the purchase of the applicable Cat machine may be required upfront. CFAL requires first-ranking security over the purchased asset with the execution of legal documentation on terms and conditions acceptable to CFAL. Fees and charges apply. The financing under this offer is subject to change without notice and cannot be used in conjunction with any other finance offer.
The advertisement contains only limited information about the offer and is not available to all customers. For further information, please speak to your local dealer. Finance involves risk. Applicants must make their own informed decision about whether to accept any finance offer.
†Sealed and pressurised air-conditioned cab is available on selected models only: 301.8, 302, 302.7, 303.5 CR, 305 CR, 306 CR, 308 CR, 309 CR, 310. †Optional ease of use technology available on select models only: 306 CR, 308 CR, 309 CR, 310. †Tilt up cab is available on selected models only: 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8, 302 CR, 302.7, 303 CR, 305 CR.