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Mini Excavators
The Cat® 301.5 Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.
Net Power
21 hp/15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
21 hp/15.7 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396
21.6 hp/16.1 kW
Key Features
ALL DAY COMFORT
EASY TO OPERATE
STICK STEER TRAVEL MODE
BIG PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT DESIGN
SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE
SIMPLE SERVICE FOR LESS DOWNTIME
LOWER OPERATING COSTS
SUSTAINABILITY
Specifications
Metric
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Imperial
Engine
Net Power
21 hp
15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
21 hp
15.7 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396
21.6 hp
16.1 kW
Bore
3 in
77 mm
Stroke
3.2 in
81 mm
Displacement
69 in³
1.1 l
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
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.
Note (1)
Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002.
Weights
Operating Weight
3913 lb
1775 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
3483 lb
1580 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
3913 lb
1775 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight***
3836 lb
1740 kg
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.
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
18 lb
8 kg
Steel Tracks
126 lb
57 kg
Expandable Undercarriage
284 lb
129 kg
Travel System
Travel Speed - High
2.7 mile/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed - Low
1.8 mile/h
2.9 km/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
2315.5 lbf
10.3 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
3597 lbf
16 kN
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
4 psi
27.3 kPa
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
4.4 psi
30.6 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
1 gal (US)
3.9 l
Engine Oil
1.2 gal (US)
4.4 l
Fuel Tank
5.8 gal (US)
22 l
Hydraulic Tank
4.8 gal (US)
18 l
Hydraulic System
6.9 gal (US)
26 l
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
17.4 gpm
66 L/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3089.3 psi
213 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel
3089.3 psi
213 bar
Operating Pressure - Swing
1493.9 psi
103 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
8.7 gpm
33 L/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3089.3 psi
213 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
3.7 gpm
14 L/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3089.3 psi
213 bar
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
1843.4 lbf
8.2 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Long
1616.4 lbf
7.2 kN
Digging Force - Bucket
3169.8 lbf
14.1 kN
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed
9.8 r/min
9.8 r/min
Blade
Width*
39 in
990 mm
Height
8.9 in
225 mm
Note
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Certification - 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
92.1 in
2340 mm
Vertical Wall
70.9 in
1800 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
146.9 in
3730 mm
Maximum Reach
149.6 in
3800 mm
Maximum Dig Height
135 in
3430 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
96.5 in
2450 mm
Boom In Reach
57.5 in
1460 mm
Tail Swing
32.3 in
820 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.8 in
275 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
10.2 in
260 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
42.9 in
1090 mm
O/A Shipping Height
90.9 in
2310 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.5 in
445 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
57.5 in
1460 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
142.5 in
3620 mm
Boom Swing - Right
50 °
50 °
Boom Swing - Left
65 °
65 °
Track Belt/Shoe Width
9.1 in
230 mm
Track Width - Retracted
39 in
990 mm
Track Width - Expanded
51.18 in
1300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
6.1 in
155 mm
Stick Length
37.8 in
960 mm
Note
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Dimensions - Long Stick
Dig Depth
92.1 in
2340 mm
Vertical Wall
70.9 in
1800 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
146.9 in
3730 mm
Maximum Reach
149.6 in
3800 mm
Maximum Dig Height
135 in
3430 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
96.5 in
2450 mm
Boom In Reach
57.5 in
1460 mm
Tail Swing
32.3 in
820 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.8 in
275 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
10.2 in
260 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
42.9 in
1090 mm
O/A Shipping Height
90.9 in
2310 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.5 in
445 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
57.5 in
1460 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
142.5 in
3620 mm
Boom Swing - Right
50 °
50 °
Boom Swing - Left
65 °
65 °
Track Belt/Shoe Width
9.1 in
230 mm
Track Width - Retracted
39 in
990 mm
Track Width - Expanded
51.18 in
1300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
6.1 in
155 mm
Stick Length
37.8 in
960 mm
Note
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Sound
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Note
*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
93 dB(A)
93 dB(A)
Sustainability
Recyclability
95%
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Downloads
301.5 Small Product Brochure (Global except China and Japan)
Options And Accessories Kit Guide for Mini Hydraulic Excavators
Cat Attachments for Mini Excavators Brochure
Attachment Compatibility Guide for Mini Excavators
Cat Mini Hydraulic Excavators Product Line Brochure (North America)
Cat Mini Hydraulic Excavators Product Line Brochure (Europe)