{"id":23408,"date":"2018-11-19T13:37:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T03:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=23408"},"modified":"2022-08-25T16:42:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T06:42:48","slug":"revealed-next-gen-cat-mini-excavators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/revealed-next-gen-cat-mini-excavators\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: New Next-Generation Cat Mini Excavators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar revealed their next generation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat mini excavators<\/a> and we have to say\u2014we are blown away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 5 new models in the 1-2 tonne Caterpillar mini excavator lineup. These include cab machines, canopies, standard tail swing machines and radius machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-Generation Cat Mini Excavator Models<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cat Next Generation Mini Excavators - Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/302992099?h=82012c52a6&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These new models have industry-first standard features including joystick steering, a tilt-up canopy and cab, and automatic two-speed travel. Luckily for us, Australia is the first region where these models will be available for sale:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/guide-cat-301-5-mini-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>301.5 mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/guide-cat-301-6-mini-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>301.6\u00a0mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/guide-cat-301-7-cr-mini-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>301.7\u00a0mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/your-guide-to-the-cat-301-8-mini-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>301.8\u00a0mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/guide-cat-302-cr-mini-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>302 CR\u00a0mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more detailed information on the models, click the links above. Now, let&#8217;s have a look at Cat&#8217;s main focus for these Next Generation mini excavators.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer-Centric Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23432\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23432\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/302CR_2018_115.gif\" alt=\"Next-Gen Cat mini excavators model\" width=\"458\" height=\"305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you listen to customers and are always willing to evolve, generally success will follow. Cat is a perfect example of this. They identified a need, got feedback, and adjusted their designs to suit the needs of their customers. It was a slow process, but the new features and innovations speak for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Specialist Mark Perkes, who showcased the reveal, said Caterpillar have been working on this project for 5 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ve been talking to customers in Australia and&#8230; all over the world to understand what they find important and what they want in a mini excavator.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe 3 main things we heard from our customers were: they want a better experience&#8230; better performance&#8230; and better serviceability.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by their customers, the new model range gives buyers exactly what they asked for. Here&#8217;s how they&#8217;ve done it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cab\u2014Better Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cat Next Gen Quick Look\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/304045149?h=11e8518f41&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers asked for a better experience, so improving the cab has been a priority for Cat and it shows. These Next Generation mini excavators have been designed for comfort, convenience and operator safety. It&#8217;s all about helping the operator make the right decisions faster, for a more efficient job and better quality work. What&#8217;s new in the cab:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air-conditioning<\/strong>. That\u2019s right, you read correctly! An industry-first for mini excavators, Cat provide an air-conditioned cab that won&#8217;t reduce the performance of the machine\u2014something no-one else has been able to achieve.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy controls with a pattern changer for <strong>effortless switch between excavator and backhoe patterns<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressurised and sealed cab to <strong>minimise dust and sound impact<\/strong> (standard in the 301.6 and optional for the 301.8 and 302 CR).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick Steer controls (exclusive for new Next Generation models) <strong>improves operator control with less effort<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exciting New Features\u2014Better Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23426\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23426\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/302CR_18_0098.gif\" alt=\"Cat mini excavators performance\" width=\"480\" height=\"322\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want our machines to run better, for longer, with no downtime. With each new design, Cat continues to stay on top by focusing on these key areas. So what makes these Cat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mini excavators<\/a> so innovative? Blending tough hardware with smart software, these next-gen models have it all:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fingertip controls for the boom \/ aux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blade float*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operator settings*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous* &amp; adjustable flow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto idle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-gen monitor with integrated radio\/bluetooth* &amp; security system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick steer with cruise control* (more on this below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expandable undercarriage for tight-access areas (standard for all models)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Cat exclusive feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The new Next Generation mini excavators are efficient and fuel saving, without compromising on power. This is thanks to their advanced hydraulic capacity ensuring powerful digging and lifting force.<\/p>\n<h3>Stick Steer System<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cat Next Generation Mini Excavators - Stick Steer\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/304045105?h=b0eb4071a7&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>An exclusive feature for the Next Generation Cat mini excavators is the Stick Steer system. Built into all new models, this system allows you to control the tracks using the joystick, instead of the levers and pedals. One push of a button switches it for improved control with less effort.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety &amp; Service\u2014Better Serviceability <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23436\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23436\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/16144034\/Tilt-Cab_498.gif\" alt=\"cat mini excavators tilt cab\" width=\"321\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Safety<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat have thought of just about everything when it comes to the safety of the operator and those on the worksite:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>All controls are protected<\/strong> via a hydraulic lockout feature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boom lights illuminate the work area and\u00a0<strong>increase visibility.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tie-on points on the track frames help <strong>secure for transport.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROPS, TOPS and Top Guard Level II protective structures ensure the <strong>operator&#8217;s safety.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When machinery breaks down, time really is money. That&#8217;s why Cat has focused on helping service techs get the job done faster with their updated design:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check points now accessible at ground level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gas strut gives quick access hydraulic components in under 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>All models also have a maintenance-free battery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-Generation Cat Mini Excavators Specs Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>301.5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>301.6<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>301.7 CR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>301.8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>302 CR<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Min. weight, kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1575<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1755<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1785<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1835<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2045<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max. weight, kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1760<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1960<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1835<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tail swing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operator station<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canopy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canopy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canopy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canopy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig depth, std., mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2340<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2340<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2340<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2370<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2370<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig depth, long, mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2540<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2540<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2540<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2570<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2570<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s obvious Caterpillar have taken great care when redesigning the mini excavator series. With so many improvements and their customer-centric vision, it&#8217;s easy to see why Cat remain an industry leader.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new and used mini excavators for sale<\/a>\u00a0or tell us your thoughts in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caterpillar revealed their next generation of Cat mini excavators and we have to say\u2014we are blown away. There are 5 new models in the 1-2 tonne Caterpillar mini excavator lineup. These include cab machines, canopies, standard tail swing machines and radius machines. 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