{"id":23468,"date":"2018-11-19T13:39:20","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T03:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=23468"},"modified":"2022-05-13T12:58:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T02:58:04","slug":"your-guide-to-the-cat-301-8-mini-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/your-guide-to-the-cat-301-8-mini-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to the Cat 301.8 Mini Excavator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the <a href=\"\/mag\/revealed-next-gen-cat-mini-excavators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caterpillar Next Generation mini excavator series<\/a>, the Cat 301.8 mini excavator is a powerful machine to add to your fleet. Showcased at the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC) in November 2018, this model is designed with customers in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for those tight-access areas, the Cat 301.8 is a 1.8-tonne class with standard tail swing and is available with canopy or cab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cat Next Generation Mini Excavators - Teaser\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/302992082?h=afd5e6685d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry-First Standard Features For The Cat 301.8<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tilt-up canopy\/cab for easy maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic two-speed travel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick Steer control <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus Caterpillar have introduced some new options for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat mini excavator<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air conditioning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth-enabled push-to-start function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expandable undercarriage (from 990mm to 1300mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick overview:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig Depth (Standard): 2370mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig Depth (Long): 2570mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Min. Weight: 1835kg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max. Weight: 2025kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For full dimensions and specs, see below. Next, let\u2019s take a look at improvements in the cab\/canopy.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23426\" style=\"width: 485px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23426\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/302CR_18_0098-300x201.gif\" alt=\"Cat mini excavators performance\" width=\"485\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/16144009\/302CR_18_0098-300x201.gif 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/16144009\/302CR_18_0098-500x335.gif 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/16144009\/302CR_18_0098-360x240.gif 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cat 301.8 is part of the Next Generation excavators. Source: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Cab<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First up, what\u2019s new in the cab? You\u2019ll be happy to know that safety and comfort has been a top priority for Caterpillar for the Cat 301.8. Let\u2019s start with safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROPS, TOPS and Top Guard certified, this machine is built tough and safe. Going beyond the call of duty, Caterpillar have added work lights, a fluro seat belt and even tie-down points for securing the Cat 301.8 for transport. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cab, which is optional in the Cat 301.8, is fully pressurised to keep out dust and balance operator sound levels. Inside, you have adjustable wrist rests and an in-cab cooling feature, so you\u2019ll be comfortable all day long. The large windows and skylight provide all-round visibility of the worksite. Cat have added <strong>air-conditioning<\/strong> to their Next-Gen mini excavator cabs without compromising on power or performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get around the worksite easily, be in-the-know of critical machine info, and lower operating costs with the Cat 301.8 mini excavator:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick Steer control lets you switch from levers to joystick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Generation LCD monitor comes standard to give you more control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto idle, auto engine shutdown &amp; efficient hydraulics keep your Cat 301.8 working harder for longer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, how does the Cat 301.8 hold up on the job? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the other models in the series, the 301.8 uses the Cat C1.1 3-cylinder diesel engine, giving this machinery plenty of power. It also uses an efficient, fuel saving, load-sensing hydraulic system to give the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mini excavator<\/a> high digging and lifting forces. Better yet, the 301.8 features a dozer blade to handle backfilling and grading tasks. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main points of focus for Caterpillar was <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better serviceability<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, they designed the Next Generation mini excavators to ensure simple servicing for less downtime. Now, maintenance is quick and easy in the 301.8 mini excavator with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine check points accessible at ground level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gas strut ensures accessibility is fast (under 5 minutes) &amp; requires just 1 service tech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique tilt-up cab gives access to hydraulics <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 301.8 Mini Excavator Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine <\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Weights<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Model<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C1.1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1715 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3781 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Net Power @ 2,400 rpm<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1895 kg <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4178 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ISO 9249\/EEC 80\/1269<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.3 kW<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.2 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Operating Weight with Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1835 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4045 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gross Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum Operating Weight with Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2200 kg <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44640 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ISO 14396<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16.1 kW<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.6 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, canopy, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77.0 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0 in<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">** Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, canopy, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81.0 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.2 in<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displacement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.1 L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69.0 in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration Cab<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">135 kg <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">298 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Stick<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 kg <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel Tracks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kg <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110 lb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the full list of specs for the Cat 301.8 mini excavator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you had a chance to check out the Caterpillar 301.8? Tell us about it below or 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\">mini excavators for sale<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about the Next Generation Caterpillar mini excavators, or check out their other models:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\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 mini 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 mini 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 mini excavator<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the Caterpillar Next Generation mini excavator series, the Cat 301.8 mini excavator is a powerful machine to add to your fleet. Showcased at the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC) in November 2018, this model is designed with customers in mind. 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