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301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
C1.1
301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

Overview

The Cat® 301.8 Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Category:
Mini Excavators

Brand:
Caterpillar

Engine

Net Power:
21hp
Engine Model:
C1.1
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC:
21hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014:
21.6hp
Bore:
3in
Stroke:
3.2in
Displacement:
69in³
Emissions:
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note:
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
Note (1):
Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002.
Note (2):
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.

Weights

Operating Weight:
4473lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*:
3803lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**:
4211lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*:
4075lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**:
4473lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***:
4145lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***:
4409lb
Note (1):
*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (2):
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (3):
***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Long Stick:
18lb
Steel Tracks:
110lb
Expandable Undercarriage:
271lb

Travel System

Travel Speed - High:
2.7mile/h
Travel Speed - Low:
1.8mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:
2675.2lbf
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:
4136.5lbf
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight:
3.9psi
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight:
4.3psi
Gradeability - Maximum:
30 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
1gal (US)
Engine Oil:
1.2gal (US)
Fuel Tank:
6.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank:
4.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System:
6.9gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Type:
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm:
17.4gpm
Operating Pressure - Equipment:
3553.4psi
Operating Pressure - Travel:
3553.4psi
Operating Pressure - Swing:
2132.1psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow:
8.7gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure:
3553.4psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow:
3.7gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure:
3553.4psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard:
2540.3lbf
Digging Force - Stick - Long:
2203.1lbf
Digging Force - Bucket:
4406.3lbf

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed:
9.8r/min

Blade

Width*:
39in
Height:
8.9in
Note:
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS):
ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS):
ISO 12117:1997
Top Guard:
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Dig Depth:
93.3in
Vertical Wall:
72.8in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
149.6in
Maximum Reach:
152.4in
Maximum Dig Height:
139.8in
Maximum Dump Clearance:
100.8in
Boom In Reach:
55.9in
Tail Swing:
39.2in
Maximum Blade Height:
10.6in
Maximum Blade Depth:
10.4in
Boom Height - Shipping Position:
42.1in
O/A Shipping Height:
90.6in
Swing Bearing - Height:
17.4in
O/A Undercarriage Length:
62.6in
Overall Shipping Length*:
146.5in
Boom Swing - Right:
50°
Boom Swing - Left:
65°
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
9.1in
Track Width - Retracted:
39in
Track Width - Expanded:
51.18in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage:
5.9in
Stick Length:
37.8in
Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dig Depth:
101.2in
Vertical Wall:
76.4in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
155.9in
Maximum Reach:
158.7in
Maximum Dig Height:
142.5in
Maximum Dump Clearance:
103.9in
Boom In Reach:
55.9in
Tail Swing:
39.2in
Maximum Blade Height:
10.6in
Maximum Blade Depth:
10.4in
Boom Height - Shipping Position:
40.2in
O/A Shipping Height:
90.6in
Swing Bearing - Height:
17.4in
O/A Undercarriage Length:
62.6in
Overall Shipping Length*:
146.1in
Boom Swing - Right:
50°
Boom Swing - Left:
65°
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
9.1in
Track Width - Retracted:
39in
Track Width - Expanded:
51.18in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage:
5.9in
Stick Length:
45.7in
Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Air Conditioning System

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 1.0 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).

Sound

Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008):
72dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008):
99dB(A)
Note:
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Sustainability

Recyclability:
95%

Standard Equipment

engine

  • Cat C1.1 Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)
  • Automatic Engine Idle
  • Automatic Engine Shutdown
  • Automatic Two Speed Travel
  • Fuel Water Separator
  • Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
  • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics

hydraulics

  • Smart Tech Electronic Pump
  • Accumulator
  • Automatic Swing Brake
  • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects
  • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
  • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
  • Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines

operator environment

  • Tilt-up Canopy or Tilt-Up Cab
  • Machine 2-Point Lifting
  • Stick Steer Mode
  • Travel Cruise Control
  • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
  • Adjustable Wrist Rests
  • Washable Floor Mat
  • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Machine Security
  • Standard Key with Pass Code
  • Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
  • Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
  • Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
  • Coat Hook
  • Cup Holder
  • Storage Pocket
  • Skylight
  • Mounting Bosses for Front
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • Interior Light (Cab only)
  • Boom Light, Halogen
  • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
  • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
    – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
    – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
    – Performance and Machine Adjustments
    – Numeric Security Code
    – Multiple Languages
    – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch

undercarriage

  • Rubber Belt (250 mm/10 in wide)
  • Dozer Blade
  • Dozer Blade Float
  • Hydraulic Track Adjusters
  • Tie Downs on Track Frame

boom, stick and linkages

  • One Piece Boom (1850 mm/73 in)
  • Standard Stick (960 mm/37.8 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable
  • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-On
  • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
  • Certified Lifting Eye (optional in some regions)

electrical

  • 12 Volt Battery
  • Software (machine and monitor)
  • Maintenance Free Battery
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • 12 Volt Power Socket

guarding

  • ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
  • TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998

Optional Equipment

operator environment

  • Cab with Air Conditioning
  • Cab with Heater
  • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
  • No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
  • Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
  • Seat Belt Reminder System
  • LED Front Lights
  • LED Front and Rear Lights
  • LED Boom Light
  • Mirrors Left and Right
  • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)

undercarriage

  • Expandable Undercarriage
  • Steel Track (250 mm/10 in wide)

boom, stick and linkages

  • Long Stick (1160 mm/45.7 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
  • Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
  • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  • Boom Lowering Check Valve
  • Stick Lowering Check Valve
  • Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines (not available in all regions)

electrical

  • Product Link PL243 (regulations apply)
  • Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply)
  • Travel Alarm (standard in some regions)

guarding

  • Polycarbonate Half Height Front Guard (Canopy only)
  • Polycarbonate Front Guard (ISO 10262:1998 Level 1 and EN356 PSA)

other

  • Bio Oil Capable
  • Eco Drain
  • Water Jacket Heater