301.8C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
The Caterpillar 301.8 Hydraulic Excavator provides the customer with a versatile machine with further increased stability and suitable for a wide range of applications requiring a longer reach with Caterpillar Work Tools. The 301.8 is versatile, easy to operate and service, and has options to rent, lease or own.
Comfort and Ease of Operation
Cab or canopy, the 301.8C offers a spacious and comfortable work area with expansive legroom. Features like automatic swing lock, power socket, suspension seat, ergonomic controls and well-positioned air vents add to a productive work environment.
Suspension Seat and Wrist Supports
Low Effort Controls
Line of Sight Instrumentation
Optional Fan and Sun Visor
Performance and Versatility
High dig forces, fast cycle times and high bucket rotation angles deliver the productivity that customers demand. A choice of stick lengths, Cat Work Tools and dozer float function makes the 301.8C Mini Hydraulic Excavator even more versatile.
Work Tools
Mechanical Quick Coupler
Bucket Angle
Dozer Blade Float Function
Auxiliary Lines and Connectors
Low Operating Costs
Protected front linkage lines, extra thick side panels and protective counterweight help reduce impact damage and costly repairs. Service points are easily accessed through a large, rear door and a 500-hour engine oil change period lowers operating costs.
Service Access
Customer Support
Cat dealers offer unmatched customer support with excellent equipment management services, equipment maintenance and fast parts availability, resulting in optimized performance, reliability and profit.
Equipment Maintenance Services
Engine
Engine model |
Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel |
Net power |
18.1 hp |
Gross power |
19 hp |
Weights
Operating weight |
3703 lb |
Operating weight with cab |
3935 lb |
Dimensions
Max digging depth - standard stick |
6.8 ft |
Max reach ground level - standard stick |
11.8 ft |
Engine Dimensions
Bore |
3 in |
Stroke |
3 in |
Displacement |
58 in3 |
Travel System
Travel speed - high |
3 mph |
Travel speed - low |
1.25 mph |
Gradeability (max) - high |
30 Degrees |
Hydraulic System
Pump - gear (tandem) |
5.25 gal/min |
Pump - gear (single) |
3.85 gal/min |
Operating pressures - equipment |
2988 psi |
Operating pressure - travel |
2988 psi |
Operating pressure - swing |
2524 psi |
Digging forces - stick (standard) |
2226 lb |
Digging force - stick (long) |
1978 lb |
Digging force - bucket |
3462 lb |
Swing System
Type |
Hydraulic Motor Driven |
Machine swing speed |
10.5 RPM |
Boom swing - left (without stop) |
90 Degrees |
Boom swing - left (with stop) |
54 Degrees |
Boom Swing - right |
50 Degrees |
Sound Levels
Canopy |
83 dB(A) |
Cab |
83 dB(A) |
Blade
Width |
38.5 in |
Height |
10 in |
Dig depth |
9.8 in |
Lift height |
7.7 in |
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling system |
1.06 gal |
Engine oil |
1.1 gal |
Fuel tank |
5.8 gal |
Hydraulic tank |
6.3 gal |
Hydraulic system |
9.8 gal |