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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.

Engine

Net Power:
21hp

Weights

Operating Weight:
4473lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dig Depth:
101.2in

Engine

Engine Model:
C1.1

Blade

Height:
8.9in

Travel System

Travel Speed - Low:
1.8mile/h

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom In Reach:
55.9in

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:
2675.2lbf

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Equipment:
3553.4psi

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS):
ISO 12117:1997

Weights

Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**:
4473lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Stick Length:
45.7in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow:
3.7gal/min

Travel System

Travel Speed - High:
2.7mile/h

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS):
ISO 12117-2:2008

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
149.6in
Maximum Blade Depth:
10.4in

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Bucket:
4406.3lbf

Travel System

Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight:
4.3psi

Dimensions - Long Stick

Vertical Wall:
76.4in

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
1gal (US)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Stick Length:
37.8in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
155.9in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Vertical Wall:
72.8in
Boom Height - Shipping Position:
42.1in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Track Width - Expanded:
51.18in
O/A Undercarriage Length:
62.6in

Weights

Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*:
3803lb

Engine

Stroke:
3.2in

Dimensions - Long Stick

O/A Shipping Height:
90.6in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Track Width - Expanded:
51.18in
Overall Shipping Length*:
146.5in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Blade Height:
10.6in

Sound

Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008):
73dB(A)

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Travel:
3553.4psi
Digging Force - Stick - Long:
2203.1lbf

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Blade Height:
10.6in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure:
3553.4psi

Dimensions - Long Stick

Overall Shipping Length*:
146.1in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Swing - Right:
50°
Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Swing:
2132.1psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow:
8.7gal/min

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank:
4.8gal (US)

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:
4136.5lbf

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm:
17.4gal/min

Dimensions - Long Stick

Tail Swing:
39.2in

Blade

Width*:
39in

Engine

Bore:
3in

Hydraulic System

Type:
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage:
5.9in

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Oil:
1.2gal (US)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Track Width - Retracted:
39in

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Stick - Standard:
2540.3lbf

Blade

Note:
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Steel Tracks:
110lb

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Reach:
152.4in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Blade Depth:
10.4in

Engine

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.
Emissions:
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure:
3553.4psi

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008):
93dB(A)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Swing Bearing - Height:
17.4in
Maximum Dig Height:
139.8in

Weights

Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**:
4211lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom In Reach:
55.9in

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
6.9gal (US)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Track Belt/Shoe Width:
9.1in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Dump Clearance:
103.9in

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System:
6.9gal (US)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Tail Swing:
39.2in

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed:
9.8r/min

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Swing - Right:
50°
Maximum Reach:
158.7in

Engine

Displacement:
69in³

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Swing - Left:
65°

Engine

Note (1):
Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002.

Travel System

Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight:
3.9psi

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Swing - Left:
65°

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Dig Height:
142.5in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Track Width - Retracted:
39in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Swing Bearing - Height:
17.4in

Weights

Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*:
4075lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Height - Shipping Position:
40.2in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage:
5.9in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

O/A Undercarriage Length:
62.6in
Maximum Dump Clearance:
100.8in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Dimensions - Standard Stick

O/A Shipping Height:
90.6in

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum:
30 degrees

Engine

Note:
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.

Weights

Note (2):
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Dig Depth:
93.3in

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Top Guard:
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

Weights

Note (1):
*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank.

Dimensions - Long Stick

Track Belt/Shoe Width:
9.1in

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Long Stick:
18lb

Sound

Note:
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Expandable Undercarriage:
271lb

Weights

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.

Engine

Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC:
21hp

Weights

EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***:
4409lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***:
4145lb

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014:
21.6hp

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 Hydraulic Lines
  • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
  • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
  • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects

guarding

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

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
  • Vinyl Non-Suspension Seat
  • 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
  • Seat Belt Reminder System

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
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • 12 Volt Power Socket

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)
  • 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

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

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

  • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
  • 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