308 CR Mini Excavator
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Key Specs

Net Power
69 hp
51.2 kW
Operating Weight
20771 lb
9420 kg
Dig Depth
182.8 in
4643 mm

Overview

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The Cat® 308 CR Mini Excavator delivers maximum power and performance in a mini size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Benefits

4 Industry First Features

Cat Exclusives in a Mini Excavator

Up to 10% Lower Total Ownership Costs

with improved fuel efficiency and longer service intervals

Up to 20% More Performance

with customizable operator settings and improvements in lift, swing, travel and multifunction

Product Specifications for 308 CR

Net Power 69 hp 51.2 kW
Engine Model Cat® C2.8 Turbo Cat® C2.8 Turbo
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, 80/1269/EEC 69 hp 51.2 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396 74.3 hp 55.4 kW
Bore 3.5 in 90 mm
Stroke 4.3 in 110 mm
Displacement 171 in³ 2.8 l
Note Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards.
Note (1) Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at the rated speed of 2,200 rpm and the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at the rated speed of 2,200 rpm and the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
Operating Weight 20771 lb 9420 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* 18754 lb 8505 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** 20771 lb 9420 kg
Note (1) *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket. *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket.
Note (2) **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, (500 kg/1,103 lb) counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket. **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, (500 kg/1,103 lb) counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket.
Dig Depth 182.8 in 4643 mm
Vertical Wall 134 in 3404 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 293.7 in 7460 mm
Maximum Reach 300.7 in 7637 mm
Maximum Dig Height 277.1 in 7039 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 199.7 in 5072 mm
Boom In Reach 126.6 in 3215 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 62.4 in 1585 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 57.1 in 1450 mm
Maximum Blade Height 14.6 in 370 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 16 in 407 mm
Height - Boom Transport - No Tools* 89 in 2260 mm
Height - Boom Working - With Tools** 120.1 in 3050 mm
Cab Height 100 in 2541 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 29.7 in 756 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 113.4 in 2880 mm
Overall Shipping Length - with Counterweight 6872 mm (270.6 in)*** 6872 mm (270.6 in)***
Overall Shipping Length - without Counterweight 6872 mm (270.6 in)*** 6872 mm (270.6 in)***
Boom Swing - Right 36.8 in 935 mm
Boom Swing - Left 23.8 in 604 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width 17.7 in 450 mm
O/A Track Width 90.6 in 2300 mm
Ground Clearance 13.8 in 350 mm
Stick Length 92.8 in 2358 mm
Note *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments. *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments.
Note (1) **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments. Standard Stick offers only one pin position. **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments. Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
Note (2) ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine. ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.
Dig Depth 161.7 in 4108 mm
Vertical Wall 117.8 in 2991 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 273.6 in 6949 mm
Maximum Reach 281.1 in 7141 mm
Maximum Dig Height 265.2 in 6736 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 187.4 in 4760 mm
Boom In Reach 120.4 in 3059 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 62.4 in 1585 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 57.1 in 1450 mm
Maximum Blade Height 14.6 in 370 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 16 in 407 mm
Height - Boom Transport - No Tools* 95.7 in 2430 mm
Height - Boom Working - With Tools** 104.7 in 2660 mm
Cab Height 100 in 2541 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 29.7 in 756 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 113.4 in 2880 mm
Overall Shipping Length - with Counterweight 264 in 6706 mm
Overall Shipping Length - without Counterweight 258.8 in 6574 mm
Boom Swing - Right 36.8 in 935 mm
Boom Swing - Left 23.8 in 604 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width 17.7 in 450 mm
O/A Track Width 90.6 in 2300 mm
Ground Clearance 13.8 in 350 mm
Stick Length 71.7 in 1820 mm
Note *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments. *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments.
Note (1) **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments. Standard Stick offers only one pin position. **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments. Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
Note (2) ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine. ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.
Counterweight 551 lb 250 kg
Counterweight (extra) 1103 lb 500 kg
Long Stick 146 lb 66 kg
Steel Tracks with Pads 752 lb 341 kg
Angle Blade 490 lb 222 kg
Travel Speed - High 3.2 mile/h 5.1 km/h
Travel Speed - Low 1.9 mile/h 3.1 km/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 6250 lb 27.8 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 15175 lb 67.5 kN
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight 5.4 psi 37.2 kPa
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight 6 psi 41.2 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum 30 degrees 30 degrees
Cooling System 2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Engine Oil 2.3 gal (US) 8.8 l
Fuel Tank 39 gal (US) 147 l
Hydraulic Tank 14 gal (US) 53 l
Hydraulic System 29 gal (US) 110 l
Type Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm 44 gpm 167 L/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment 4134 psi 285 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel 4134 psi 285 bar
Operating Pressure - Swing 3626 psi 250 bar
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow at Pump 35 gpm 131 L/min
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure at Pump 4134 psi 285 bar
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow at Pump 9 gpm 33 L/min
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure at Pump 4134 psi 285 bar
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 9509 lb 42.3 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Long 8032 lb 35.7 kN
Digging Force - Bucket 13946 lb 62 kN
Note Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down. Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Machine Swing Speed 10.6 r/min 10.6 r/min
Boom Swing - Left 60 degrees 60 degrees
Boom Swing - Right 50 degrees 50 degrees
Width - Standard 90.6 in 2300 mm
Width - Wide 96.5 in 2450 mm
Height 17 in 431 mm
Angle Blade Width 90.6 in 2300 mm
Angle Blade Height 17.5 in 441 mm
Angle Blade - Left 25 degrees 25 degrees
Angle Blade - Right 25 degrees 25 degrees
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe).
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 99 dB(A) 99 dB(A)
Note European Union Directive "2000/14/EC" European Union Directive "2000/14/EC"
Recyclability 96% 96%

308 CR Standard Equipment

ENGINE

  • Cat C2.8 Turbo Diesel Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) - Electronic Engine, Turbo, Fit-For-Life Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Aftertreatment System
  • Cat C2.8 Turbo Diesel Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) - Electronic Engine, Turbo, Fit-For-Life Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Aftertreatment System
  • Automatic Engine Idle
  • Automatic Engine Idle
  • Automatic Engine Shutdown
  • Automatic Engine Shutdown
  • Automatic Swing Brake
  • Automatic Swing Brake
  • Automatic Two Speed Travel
  • Automatic Two Speed Travel
  • Fuel Water Separator with Indicator
  • Fuel Water Separator with Indicator
  • Radial Seal – Double Element Air Filter
  • Radial Seal – Double Element Air Filter
  • Extended Life Coolant, –37° C (–35° F)
  • Extended Life Coolant, –37° C (–35° F)

HYDRAULICS

  • Electronic Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
  • Electronic Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Power On Demand
  • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
  • Hydraulic Temperature Monitoring
  • Power On Demand
  • Certified Accumulator
  • Hydraulic Temperature Monitoring
  • HYDO Advanced Hydraulic Oil
  • Certified Accumulator
  • HYDO Advanced Hydraulic Oil

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Stick Steer Mode
  • Travel Cruise Control
  • Top Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I
  • Control Pattern Changer
  • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
  • Adjustable Wrist Rests
  • Stick Steer Mode
  • Molded Footrests
  • Travel Cruise Control
  • Removable, Washable Floor Mat
  • Control Pattern Changer
  • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Adjustable Wrist Rests
  • Cat Key with Passcode Option
  • Molded Footrests
  • HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
  • Removable, Washable Floor Mat
  • Hydraulic Lockout Controls
  • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Integrated Lower Front Window
  • Cat Key with Passcode Option
  • Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage
  • HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
  • Rear Window Emergency Exit
  • Hydraulic Lockout Controls
  • Fabric, High Back, Suspension Seat
  • Integrated Lower Front Window
  • Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
  • Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage
  • Coat Hook
  • Rear Window Emergency Exit
  • Cup Holder
  • Fabric, High Back, Suspension Seat
  • LED Interior Light
  • Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
  • Literature Holder
  • Coat Hook
  • Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards
  • Cup Holder
  • 12V Power Socket
  • LED Interior Light
  • Radio – Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only)
  • Literature Holder
  • Skylight
  • Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • 12V Power Socket
  • Cab and (left side) Boom Work Lights
  • Radio – Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only)
  • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
  • Skylight
  • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
    – Jog Dial Interface
    – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
    – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
    – Performance and Machine Adjustments
    – Numeric Security Code
    – Multiple Languages
    – Camera Ready (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • Cab and (left side) Boom Work Lights
  • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
  • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
    – Jog Dial Interface
    – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
    – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
    – Performance and Machine Adjustments
    – Numeric Security Code
    – Multiple Languages
    – Camera Ready (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch

TECHNOLOGY

  • Product Link™ Elite (regulations apply)

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Greased and Lubricated Track
  • Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
  • Dozer Blade
  • Dozer Float
  • Greased and Lubricated Track
  • Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge
  • Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
  • Dozer Blade
  • Dozer Float
  • Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge

BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES

  • One Piece Boom (3400 mm/133.9 in)
  • Standard Stick (1820 mm/71.7 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-on/Manual Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler (not available in all regions)
  • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
  • One Piece Boom (3400 mm/133.9 in)
  • Standard Stick (1820 mm/71.7 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-on/Manual Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler (not available in all regions)
  • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)

GUARDING

  • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
  • Top Guard ISO 10262 1998 (Level I)

ELECTRICAL

  • 12 Volt Electrical System
  • 60 Ampere Alternator
  • Circuit Breaker
  • 900 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
  • Ignition Key Stop Switch
  • 12 Volt Electrical System
  • Rear Camera
  • 60 Ampere Alternator
  • Circuit Breaker
  • 900 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
  • Battery Disconnect
  • Ignition Key Stop Switch

OTHER

  • Locks on External Enclosure Doors
  • Lockable Fuel Cap
  • Beacon Socket
  • Rear Reflectors
  • Locks on External Enclosure Doors
  • Lockable Fuel Cap
  • Beacon Socket
  • Rear Reflectors

308 CR Optional Equipment

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Push to Start with Bluetooth® Key
  • Push to Start with Bluetooth® Key
  • Air Suspension Heated Seat
  • Air Suspension Heated Seat
  • Rain Visor
  • Seat Belt Reminder System
  • Next Generation Advanced Monitor (below are all included with Next Generation Advanced Monitor option)
    – Touch Screen
    – Site Reference System
    – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Numeric Security Code
  • Rain Visor
  • Next Generation Advanced Monitor (below are all included with Next Generation Advanced Monitor option)
    – Touch Screen
    – Site Reference System
    – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Numeric Security Code

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Wide Dozer Blade
  • Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
  • Wide Steel Tracks (600 mm/23.6 in)
  • Steel Track with Rubber Pads
  • Track Guides
  • Wide Dozer Blade
  • Dozer Angle Blade
  • Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
  • Wide Steel Tracks (600 mm/23.6 in)
  • Steel Track with Rubber Pads
  • Track Guides
  • Dozer Angle Blade

BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES

  • Long Stick (2360 mm/92.9 in)
  • Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
  • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  • Boom Lowering Check Valve
  • Stick Lowering Check Valve
  • Certified Lifting Eye
  • Long Stick (2360 mm/92.9 in)
  • Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
  • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  • Boom Lowering Check Valve (Standard in Europe)
  • Stick Lowering Check Valve (Standard in Europe)
  • Certified Lifting Eye

ELECTRICAL

  • Product Link™ Elite (regulations apply)
  • Travel Alarm
  • Rearview Camera
  • Rotating Beacon
  • Travel Alarm
  • Rearview Camera
  • Rotating Beacon

GUARDING

  • Mesh Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I
  • Heavy Duty Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
  • Overhead Cab Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
  • Top Guard 10262 1998 (Level II)
  • Polycarbonate Front Window EN356 P5A
  • Front Guard (Mesh) ISO 10262 1998 (Level I)
  • Track Guards
  • Front Guard (Heavy Duty) ISO 10262 1998 (Level II)
  • Track Guards

OTHER

  • Additional Counterweight
  • Counterweight (250 kg/551 lb)
  • Water Jacket Heater
  • Counterweight (500 kg/1103 lb)
  • Refueling Pump
  • Water Jacket Heater
  • Variable Angle Boom (refer to 308 CR VAB brochure for VAB specs and additional information)
  • Refueling Pump
  • Variable Angle Boom (refer to 308 CR VAB brochure for VAB specs and additional information)

TECHNOLOGY

  • Ease of Use Indicate
  • Ease of Use E-Fence
  • Ease of Use Laser Catcher
  • Cat Grade Advanced 2D
  • Cat Grade 3D
  • Ease of Use Indicate
  • Ease of Use E-Fence
  • Cat Grade Advanced 2D
  • Cat Grade 3D
  • Product Link Elite (regulations apply)

HYDRAULICS

  • Third Auxiliary
  • Third Auxiliary

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