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Mini excavator

Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators are made for you.

Groundbreaking machine performance? Check. Easier-than-ever serviceability? Most definitely. An enhanced overall operating experience? You bet.

As you’ll see, Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators are here for you and your world. Packed with industry-first features, productivity-boosting technology, serviceability enhancements and loads more, these machines are built to help you do what you do best, even better.

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One-of-a-kind performance in a do-it-all machine?
Absolutely.

 

We took performance and efficiency to the next level in Cat mini excavators. How? By boosting the lift, swing, multifunction and travel capabilities, so you can do more on every jobsite, every day.

An operating experience unlike any other?
It’s all yours.

 

With groundbreaking (and back-saving) features like stick steer, cruise control, air conditioning, an LCD monitor with Bluetooth and more, Cat Mini Excavators help you work harder without breaking a sweat.

Best-in-class serviceability?
You got it.

 

Tilt-up cab on select models. Ground-level access. Longer service intervals. More parts commonality. Durable side door panels. All of this and more is what you get with the simplified—easier than ever—serviceability of Cat mini excavators.

You Give 110%. Now Get 0%.

That’s 0% for up to 60 months + 500 USD toward a Cat® Customer Value Agreement (CVA) when you purchase a Cat Mini Excavator.* Why? Because you were built to build, and we we’re built to help. Talk to your Cat Dealer today!

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Mini excavator
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Take your work to the next level.

Inspired by you. Engineered for you. Made for you to make the most of. Ease of Use Technology for Cat mini excavators—including Indicate, E-Fence, Swing Assist and Bucket Assist—is an intuitive suite of features, designed to help you control grade, avoid obstacles and set operating envelope limits.

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Learn all about Ease of Use technology, including Indicate and E-Fence, for the Next Generation Cat mini excavators.
Learn all about Ease of Use technology, including Indicate and E-Fence, for the Next Generation Cat mini excavators.

All the versatility of the Cat Tilt Rotate System

Designed for more all-around productivity, versatility and utility, the Cat Tilt Rotate System (TRS) helps you do even more—more easily—with your Cat mini excavator.

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The Cat Tilt Rotate System (TRS) is a fully integrated solution that transforms your Cat mini excavator into an all-around do-it-all machine.
The Cat Tilt Rotate System (TRS) is a fully integrated solution that transforms your Cat mini excavator into an all-around do-it-all machine.

The inside scoop on 1–2 ton Cat mini excavators

 

Looking for industry-first specs in a mini machine? Your answer is here.

Explore the performance and serviceability of 1–2-ton Cat mini excavators in all their versatility, with the latest industry-first features and the ultimate operator experience.

  • 300.9D
    Net Power
    13 hp
    9.6 kW
    Operating Weight
    2061 lb
    935 kg
    Dig Depth
    68 in
    1731 mm

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    300.9D

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  • 301.5
    Net Power
    21 hp
    15.7 kW
    Operating Weight
    3913 lb
    1775 kg
    Dig Depth
    100 in
    2540 mm

    Checking Price

    301.5

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  • 301.7 CR
    Net Power
    21 hp
    15.7 kW
    Operating Weight
    4222 lb
    1915 kg
    Dig Depth
    100 in
    2540 mm

    Checking Price

    301.7 CR

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  • 301.8
    Net Power
    21 hp
    15.7 kW
    Operating Weight
    4473 lb
    2029 kg
    Dig Depth
    101.2 in
    2570 mm

    Checking Price

    301.8

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  • 302 CR
    Net Power
    21 hp
    15.7 kW
    Operating Weight
    4987 lb
    2262 kg
    Dig Depth
    101.2 in
    2570 mm

    Checking Price

    302 CR

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The right machine features for you

With performance, serviceability and an all-around superior operator experience in mind, Cat mini excavators are packed with innovative, intuitive features that make your life easier and more productive on a daily basis.

Stick Steer Joystick Travel + Cruise Control

Traveling, tracking and grading extended distances have never been easier or more efficient than in the cab of a Next Generation Cat Mini Excavator. With innovative features like cruise control and stick steer joystick travel, the power to move is in the palm of your hand.

Your equipment. Our long-term support.

In your world, we have your back for the long haul. We also have attachments, Ease of Use technology, upgrades and accessories kits and everything in between to meet the needs of every application and job site.

Attachments

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With an assortment of productivity-enhancing attachments, it’s easier than ever to do even more with one machine.

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Technology

Learn all about Ease of Use technology, including Indicate and E-Fence, for the Next Generation Cat mini excavators.
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What’s easier than operating a Cat mini excavator? Easy. Operating a Cat mini excavator that's equipped with groundbreaking technology like Ease of Use, Cat Grade or Cat Command.

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Upgrade and Accessories Kits

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Let us help you make the most of your Cat® Mini Excavator.

You chose right when you went with a Cat® Mini Excavator. Now, it’s time to make the most of it with our exclusive library of mini excavator resources. 
 

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Mini excavator on black and white background

Additional resources and more

Just as Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators are loaded with features and innovations to help you do more, we have more resources about these workhorse machines for you to get the full scoop. Real-life customer story videos, helpful articles and downloadable brochures—it’s all here and all for you.

Videos

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How to Use 1- and 2-Way Flow and Dual Function Aux Relief on Cat® 309 CR Mini Excavators

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How to Use a Thumb with 1- and 2-Way Flow on Cat Mini Excavators

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How to Set Up Hydromechanical Tools on Cat Mini Excavators

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How To Set Up Customizable Operator Settings on Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators

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How To Use Stick Steer and Cruise Control on Cat Mini Excavators

Financing provided by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation. 

*Offer valid from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. Offer only available on purchases of new mini excavators, micro excavators, skid steer loaders, and compact track loaders sold by participating Cat dealers to customers in the USA or Canada. Purchases (both machine and CVA) and machine delivery must occur by June 30, 2025. Offer subject to machine availability. Offer is subject to credit approval by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for US customers, and Caterpillar Financial Services Limited for Canadian customers. Not all customers will qualify. The credit $500 USD for CVA purchase can only be applied toward the purchase of a qualifying Cat Customer Value Agreement (CVA). CVA must be at least 2yr/1000hr and must include 1-year Preventative Maintenance Parts Kit, TA1 annual Inspection, signed CVA contract, and Product LinkTM. Amount of CVA credit is the same for all models and cannot exceed the price of the qualifying CVA. Offer may change without prior notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Contact your Cat dealer for more details.

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