Caterpillar 301.8 Specifications

Operating weight

3,748lb

Engine power

17.4hp

Net Power

◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · mini excavators

Among 479 mini excavators , the Caterpillar 301.8 sits below the median for its class:

Operating weight 3,750 lb lighter than 80% (n=438)
Engine power 17 hp less powerful than 75% (n=448)

Not positioned on dig depth — withheld or unpublished for this machine.

01 Dimensions Specification

Track Gauge	0.21ft in	64mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Height - Over Cab	0.6ft in	183mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Height - Over Canopy	0.6ft in	183mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	0.94ft in	287mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	0.91ft in	277mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	0.65ft in	198mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	0.64ft in	195mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	0.68ft in	207mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	0.65ft in	198mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	1.08ft in	329mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	1.02ft in	311mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	1.05ft in	320mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	0.93ft in	283mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	0.5ft in	152mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Shipping Length	1.01ft in	308mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Stick Length - Standard Stick	0.25ft in	76mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Swing Radius - Rear	0.3ft in	91mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Width - Over Track	0.28ft in	85mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Center Ground Clearance	0.07ft in	21mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Width - Upper Structure	0.28ft in	85mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

02 Electrical System Specification

Electrical System Type	Twelve-volt system

03 Swing System Specification

Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven
Machine Swing Speed	9.7rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90degrees
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	54degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50degrees

04 Engine Specification

Gross Power	18.4hp	13.7kw‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Net Power	17.4hp	13kw‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Engine Model	3003

05 Operational Specification

Operating Weight	3748lb	1,700kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

06 Weights Specification

Operating Weight - With Cab	3968lb	1,800kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

07 Blade Specification

Height	10in	254mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Width	45ft in	13,716mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Lift Height	8in	203mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

08 Hydraulic System Specification

Operating Pressure - Swing	2528psi	17,430kpa‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Pump - Gear (Single)	4.5gal/min	17l/min‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	4.2gal/min	16l/min‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2734psi	18,850kpa‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Operating Pressure - Travel	2734psi	18,850kpa‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	1984lb	899.9kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1609lb	729.8kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Digging Force - Bucket	2844lb	1,290kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)	8.4gal/min	32l/min‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

09 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Fuel Tank	5.8gal	22l‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Hydraulic Tank	5.3gal	20l‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Hydraulic System	9.8gal	37l‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Engine Oil	0.9gal	3l‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Cooling System Tag	1.2gal	4.5l‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

10 Engine Dimensions Specification

Bore	3in	76mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Stroke	3in	76mm‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Displacement	58.2cu in	954cm3‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

11 Msc Comments Specification

Msc Spec Date	1/1/2000

12 Travel System Specification

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	1440lb	653.2kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	3060lb	1,388kg‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Gradeability - Maximum - High	30degrees
Travel Speed - High	2.7mph	4.3km/h‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value
Travel Speed - Low	1.4mph	2.3km/h‖ — metric converted from the published imperial value

Data notes

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