Big EOFY Savings on Cat Compact machines until 30 June 2026. T&Cs apply. View Promotion

Big EOFY Savings on Cat Compact machines until 30 June 2026. T&Cs apply. View Promotion

301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

301.8

Mini Excavators
The Cat® 301.8 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 - SAE J1995:2014
21.6 hp/16.1 kW

Key Features

Specifications

Metric | Imperial
Engine Expand Collapse
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 - SAE J1995:2014
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
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.
Operating Weight
4473 lb 2029 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
3803 lb 1725 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
4211 lb 1905 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
4075 lb 1848 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
4473 lb 2029 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***
4145 lb 1880 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***
4409 lb 2000 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.
Long Stick
18 lb 8 kg
Steel Tracks
110 lb 50 kg
Expandable Undercarriage
271 lb 123 kg
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
2675.2 lbf 11.9 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
4136.5 lbf 18.4 kN
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
3.9 psi 26.8 kPa
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
4.3 psi 29.6 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees
Cooling System
1 gal (US) 3.9 l
Engine Oil
1.2 gal (US) 4.4 l
Fuel Tank
6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Hydraulic Tank
4.8 gal (US) 18 l
Hydraulic System
6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
17.4 gpm 66 L/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3553.4 psi 245 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553.4 psi 245 bar
Operating Pressure - Swing
2132.1 psi 147 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
8.7 gpm 33 L/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553.4 psi 245 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
3.7 gpm 14 L/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553.4 psi 245 bar
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
2540.3 lbf 11.3 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Long
2203.1 lbf 9.8 kN
Digging Force - Bucket
4406.3 lbf 19.6 kN
Machine Swing Speed
9.8 r/min 9.8 r/min
Width*
39 in 990 mm
Height
8.9 in 225 mm
Note
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Dig Depth
93.3 in 2370 mm
Vertical Wall
72.8 in 1850 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
149.6 in 3800 mm
Maximum Reach
152.4 in 3870 mm
Maximum Dig Height
139.8 in 3550 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
100.8 in 2560 mm
Boom In Reach
55.9 in 1420 mm
Tail Swing
39.2 in 995 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.6 in 270 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
10.4 in 265 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
42.1 in 1070 mm
O/A Shipping Height
90.6 in 2300 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.4 in 442 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
62.6 in 1590 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
146.5 in 3720 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
5.9 in 150 mm
Stick Length
37.8 in 960 mm
Note
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
Dig Depth
93.3 in 2370 mm
Vertical Wall
72.8 in 1850 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
149.6 in 3800 mm
Maximum Reach
152.4 in 3870 mm
Maximum Dig Height
139.8 in 3550 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
100.8 in 2560 mm
Boom In Reach
55.9 in 1420 mm
Tail Swing
39.2 in 995 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.6 in 270 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
10.4 in 265 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
42.1 in 1070 mm
O/A Shipping Height
90.6 in 2300 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.4 in 442 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
62.6 in 1590 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
146.5 in 3720 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
5.9 in 150 mm
Stick Length
37.8 in 960 mm
Note
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
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).
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
99 dB(A) 99 dB(A)
Note
Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
Recyclability
95%

Equipment

Compatible Attachments

Length
22.6 in/574 mm
Stored Height
12.7 in/323 mm
Width
7.9 in/200 mm
Capacity
1.7 ft³/47 l
Weight
32.2 lb/14.6 kg
Width
9.1 in/230 mm
Width
15.7 in/400 mm
Weight
77.2 lb/35 kg
Operating Weight - With Tool
286.6 lb/130 kg
Energy Class
300.2 ft·lbf/407 J
Operating Weight - With Tool
551.2 lb/250 kg
Energy Class
399.8 ft·lbf/542 J
Width
39.4 in/1000 mm
Capacity
3.1 ft³/88.1 l
B1s
Operating Weight - With Tool
190.3 lb/86.3 kg
Energy Class
147.5 ft·lbf/200 J
B2s
Operating Weight - With Tool
257.5 lb/116.8 kg
Energy Class
213.9 ft·lbf/290 J
Weight
35.3 lb/16 kg
Width
7.2 in/182 mm
Width
15.7 in/400 mm
Capacity
1.2 ft³/34 l
Width
18.1 in/460 mm
Capacity
1.4 ft³/39.59 l
Width
19.7 in/500 mm
Capacity
1.6 ft³/45.29 l
Width
23.6 in/600 mm
Capacity
2 ft³/56.59 l
Width
11.8 in/300 mm
Capacity
0.8 ft³/22.7 l
Compaction Width
21.8 in/553 mm
Number of Wheels
4
Compaction Width
10.7 in/271 mm
Number of Wheels
2
Compaction Width
15.7 in/399 mm
Number of Wheels
3
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
815 lb/ft/1105 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Direct Drive

Similar Products

Net Power
21 hp/15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1
Net Power
21 hp/15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1
Net Power
21 hp/15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1
Long Stick
33 lb/15 kg
Net Power
23.6 hp/17.6 kW
Net Power
23.6 hp/17.6 kW
Engine Model
C1.1 Turbo
Net Power
23.6 hp/17.6 kW
Engine Model
C1.7
304
Gross Power - ISO 14396
48.4 hp/36.1 kW
Net Power
45 hp/33.6 kW
Net Power
45 hp/33.6 kW
Engine Model
C1.7 Turbo
Net Power
55.9 hp/41.7 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396
57.9 hp/43.2 kW
Net Power
69.5 hp/51.8 kW
Stroke
4.7 in/120 mm
Net Power
69 hp/51.2 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C2.8 Turbo
Net Power
69 hp/51.2 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C2.8 Turbo
Net Power
69 hp/51.2 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C2.8 Turbo
Net Power
69 hp/51.2 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C2.8 Turbo
Engine Model
Cat® C1.8
Net Power
31.6 HP/23.6 kW
COOKIES
This site uses and sets "cookies" on your computer to help make this website better. By continuing to use this site without changing your settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.