At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/mini-excavators/caterpillar/301-8/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 301.8 manufacturer record
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 301.8
- Generation / record
- Current 301.8 manufacturer record
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC | 21 hp | 15.7 kW | ISO 9249:2007 · Caterpillar 301.8 — Engine. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC. Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. 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.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 21.6 hp | 16.1 kW | ISO 9249:2007 · Caterpillar 301.8 — Engine. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC. Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. 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.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating Weight | 4,473 lb | 2,029 kg | Caterpillar 301.8 — Weights. *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank. **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. ***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 12 ft 2.5 in | 3,720 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Track Width - Expanded | 4 ft 3.2 in | 1,300 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| O/A Shipping Height | 7 ft 6.6 in | 2,300 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Dig Depth | 7 ft 9.3 in | 2,370 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 12 ft 5.6 in | 3,800 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum Dig Height | 11 ft 7.8 in | 3,550 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 8 ft 4.8 in | 2,560 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Tail Swing | 3 ft 3.2 in | 995 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage | 5.9 in | 150 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 9.1 in | 230 mm | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The published 301.8 values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cab / canopy & counterweight | Caterpillar 301.8 — Dimensions - Standard Stick. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. | Current 301.8 manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 301.8 inspection priorities
- Inspect tracks, sprockets, rollers, idlers, final drives and travel response.
- Measure boom, arm, bucket, swing-post and blade pin wear.
- Operate the coupler and auxiliary circuits with the intended tool when practical.
- Match the 301.8 model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Track wear, compact service access and attachment duty drive hourly cost.
- Blade, coupler and auxiliary packages materially affect fit and value.
- Trailer, tow vehicle and attachment mobilization belong in the cost model.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Compact excavator buckets and couplers
Verify pin or coupler geometry, tool weight, machine configuration.
Open attachment researchBreakers, augers and compactors
Verify flow, pressure, return, case drain, controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.301.8 Mini Excavator | Cat | Caterpillar
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
301.8 — official technical specifications
United States / North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified