301.6C Mini Hydraulic Excavators

Engineered Durability The heavy-duty structures and clean lines of the Cat 301.6C and 301.8C ensure long life and reduce maintenance costs in tough, demanding applications.


Comfort and Ease of Operation



The spacious cab and easy operating controls are designed for comfort and productivity.

Operator Station



The large, spacious cab offers superior leg room, air circulation and an expansive viewing area with flat glass throughout for easy and inexpensive replacement.

Suspension Seat and Wrist Supports



A suspension seat is standard and coupled with adjustable wrist supports, help increase operator comfort and reduce fatigue.

Low Effort Controls



Ergonomic, low effort controls offer greater operator comfort for increased productivity. Dozer lever mounted, twospeed travel control provides easy operation and increases foot room.

Line of Sight Instrumentation



The operator has a clear view of the machines monitoring system, ensuring fuel level, water temperature and warning lights are easily seen.

Optional Fan and Sun Visor



Operator comfort can be further enhanced with the optional fan and sun visor package.

Performance and Versatility



A wide range of buckets and hydraulically powered work tools optimize machine performance.

Digging Forces and Cycle Times



High digging forces and fast cycle times ensure that the Cat CSeries Mini Excavators deliver the productivity that customers demand.

Stick Options



A choice of standard or long stick enables matching of machine to application.

Bucket Angle



High rotation bucket angle combines good spoil retention and flat back trench characteristics.

Dozer Blade Float Function



The dozer float enables easy ground leveling for landscaping and finishing applications, as well as more efficient cleanup.

Work Tools



Caterpillar offers a wide range of work tools to increase the machines versatility. The work tools are designed to optimize performance and deliver excellent value through high productivity and long life. Work tools include ulli Augerslili Buckets digging, ditch cleaning, tilt ditch lili Hydraulic hammers lili Vibratory compactorsliul

Auxiliary Lines and Connectors



The auxiliary lines and connectors are fitted as standard, meaning the Cat 301.6C and 301.8C come ready to work. Hammer oneway auxiliary lines are also fitted as standard.

Mechanical Quick Coupler



The Cat Quick Coupler makes frequent tool changes fast and easy. Compatible with all Cat Mini Hydraulic Work Tools, it features a strong, lightweight, low profile design with no debris traps for years of secure work tool changes.

Low Operating Costs



Downtime is kept to a minimum with easy access to convenient daily check points.

Front Linkage



Protected front linkage lines are routed above the boom and stick to help reduce damage and downtime.

Service Access



A large, swingout rear door allows access to major components and service points within the engine enclosure, including ulli Air filter lili Engine oil check and filllili Engine oil filter elementlili Radiator reservoir tank, check and filllili Verticallymounted, spinon fuel filterwater separatorlili Windshield washer fluid tankliul

Sight Gauge



A hydraulic oil sight gauge makes fluid level checks fast and easy.

SOSSM Valve



The SOS oil sampling valve allows easy sampling of hydraulic fluid for preventive maintenance.

500Hour Oil Change



The 500hour oil and filter change period helps keep operating costs down.

Customer Support



Industryleading customer support provided by the Cat dealer network.

Selection



Make detailed comparisons before you buy. Your Cat dealer can give you precise answers to your questions.

Purchase



Consider all the flexible financing options your Cat dealer offers, as well as daytoday operating costs. Your dealer can provide a financing package to meet your needs.

Operation



Improving operating techniques can boost your profits. Your Cat dealer has training literature, classes and other ideas to help increase your productivity.

Equipment Maintenance Services



Services that help optimize machine performance include ulli Customer Support Agreementslili SOSSM and Coolant Sampling and Technical Analysis lili Maintenance contractslili Scheduled technical inspectionsliul

Unmatched Product Support



Nearly all parts are found at our dealer parts counter. A worldwide computer network finds instock parts and usually delivers within 24 hours to minimize machine downtime. Additionally, Caterpillar offers a line of genuine remanufactured components which can help lower repair costs.


Engine
Engine model
Mitsubishi L3E NA Diesel
Net power
18.1 hp
Gross power
19 hp

Weights
Operating weight
3549 lb
Operating weight with cab
3792 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
2.8 in
Displacement
58.1 in3

Travel System
Travel speed - high
2.8 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)
2225.61 lb
Digging force - stick (long)
1978.32 lb
Digging force - Stick, standard
2226 lb
Digging force - Stick, long
1978 lb
Digging force - Bucket
3462 lb

Swing System
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
38.6 in
Height
8.9 in
Dig depth
9.1 in
Lift height
7.1 in

Service Refill Capacities
Cooling system
1.06 gal
Engine oil
1.08 gal
Fuel tank
5.8 gal
Hydraulic tank
6.3 gal
Hydraulic system
9.8 gal