CAT 301 Micro Excavator

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Additional information

Make	Caterpillar
Model	301, 301.4, 301.4C, 301.8
Weight	1.6 t

Equipment Overview

The CAT 301 is a 1.6-tonne class mini excavator from Caterpillar’s Next Generation range, sitting above the 300.9D and built for a wider spread of construction, landscaping and utility work than a sub-1-tonne machine can handle. Its operating weight runs from 1,575 kg to 1,760 kg depending on track and undercarriage configuration, and a retractable undercarriage keeps it usable on sites where access is tight without giving up the digging performance of a full-sized 1.5-tonne machine.

The Cat C1.1 3-cylinder diesel engine delivers 16.1 kW gross (14.3 kW rated net) at 2,400 rpm and meets EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards. A variable displacement piston pump feeds a load-sensing hydraulic system, giving the machine two-speed travel and an automatic swing brake as standard. Rubber or steel tracks are available, and the undercarriage expands and retracts hydraulically for working in confined spaces.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Engine	Cat C1.1, 3-cylinder diesel
Power Output	16.1 kW gross / 14.3 kW rated net @ 2,400 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Emission Standard	EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Transmission	Hydrostatic, load-sensing, 2-speed travel
Drive Type	Rubber track (steel track optional), expandable undercarriage
Operating Weight	1,575 kg (min, rubber tracks) to 1,760 kg (max, steel tracks)
Digging Depth	2,340 mm (standard stick) / 2,540 mm (long stick)
Bucket Capacity	NA
Reach	3,730 mm (standard stick) / 3,890 mm (long stick)

Dimensions

Dimension	Value
Length (shipping)	3,620 mm (standard stick) / 3,590 mm (long stick)
Width	990 mm (retracted) / 1,300 mm (expanded)
Height (shipping)	2,310 mm
Undercarriage Length	1,460 mm
Tail Swing Radius	820 mm