Mini Hydraulic Excavators provide operator comfort.
Press Release Summary:
Producing 3,462 lb of bucket digging force, 301.6C and 301.8C excavators employ 18.1 hp engine and feature variable displacement hydraulic pump that eliminates stalling. C-Series Mini Excavator cab has wide viewing area, suspension seat, console-mounted implement controls, and adjustable wrist supports to reduce operator fatigue. When equipped with optional long stick, max horizontal reach is 12 ft 6 in., and max digging depth is 7 ft 7 in.
Original Press Release:
New 301.6C and 301.8C Mini Hydraulic Excavators Feature Increased Performance, Operator Comfort and Serviceability
With the introduction of the 301.6C and the 301.8C, Caterpillar has expanded the capabilities and enhanced many aspects of the two smallest excavators in the Cat® line. The C-Series models feature 22 percent more bucket digging force and greater than 10 percent more stick digging force than the previous models. Increased lift capacities add to versatility and flexibility.
The new models get more work done faster through an engine power increase of about 4 percent-to 18.1 horsepower (13.5 kW) and increased hydraulic flow and pressure. The engine meets US EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II emissions standards. A new, variable displacement hydraulic pump eliminates stalling and enables the excavators to dig through the toughest conditions. Operating weight of the excavators is 3,792 pounds (1720 kg) when equipped with a cab and 3,548 pounds (1610 kg) with a canopy.
The C-Series Mini Excavator cab is large and spacious for an expansive viewing area and good air circulation. For ventilation the cab has a retractable front window that can be stowed easily in the roof space with a gas strut assisted linkage. A suspension seat, console-mounted implement controls and adjustable wrist supports help reduce operator fatigue. Pilot hydraulic implement controls are low effort. The two-speed travel system is controlled by a switch on the dozer lever, which makes speed changes easier while dozing. The machine monitoring system is mounted near the operator's line of sight to ensure that gauges and warning lights can be seen easily.
For lower owning and operating costs, the new machines feature high strength side panels, polyurethane paint finish and a large swing-out rear door for service access. The 500-hour oil and filter change interval helps keep operating costs down.
The front linkage is a fabricated box section, built for performance and long life. The independent swing boom enables the machine to work next to a wall or obstruction. The 200-degree bucket rotation ensures good material retention at height as well as flat trenching capability. A choice of stick lengths, Cat Work Tools and dozer float function make the 301.6C and 301.8C even more versatile.
For more information about the new C-Series mini excavators, customers should contact their Cat dealer or visit the Caterpillar web site at www.cat.com.
Basic Specifications for 301.6C and 301.8C
301.6C/301.8
Operating weight (cab): 3,792 lb (1720 kg)
Operating weight (canopy): 3,549 lb (1610 kg)
Engine: Mitsubishi L3E NA
Net power: 18.1 hp (13.5 kW)
Bucket digging force: 3,462 lb (15.4 kN)
Max. reach (horizontal)*: 12 ft 6 in. (3800 mm)
Max. digging depth*: 7 ft 7 in. (2320 mm)
Track length: 5 ft 2 inches (1575 mm)
*Equipped with optional long stick.
