Overview
The Caterpillar 301.8 Hydraulic Excavator provides the customer with a versatile machine with further increased stability and suitable for a wide range of applications requiring a longer reach with Caterpillar Work Tools. The 301.8 is versatile, easy to operate and service, and has options to rent, lease or own.
Specifications
| Engine Model | Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel |
| Net Power | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
Benefits & Features
Specifications
| Engine Model | Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel |
| Net Power | — |
| Gross Power | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Operating Weight - With Cab | — |
| Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick | — |
| Width - Upper Structure | — |
| Swing Radius - Rear | — |
| Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick | — |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick | — |
| Length - Center of Rollers | — |
| Shipping Length | — |
| Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick | — |
| Center Ground Clearance | — |
| Shipping Height | — |
| Transport Width | — |
| Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick | — |
| Height - Over Cab | — |
| Track Gauge | — |
| Track Shoe Width | — |
| Width - Over Track | — |
| Stick Length - Long Stick | — |
| Height - Over Canopy | — |
| Stick Length - Standard Stick | — |
| Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick | — |
| Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick | — |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Gradeability - Maximum - High | — |
| Maximum Traction Force - High Speed | — |
| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | — |
| Travel Speed - High | — |
| Travel Speed - Low | — |
| Operating Pressure - Equipment | — |
| Digging Force - Stick - Standard | — |
| Digging Force - Stick - Long | — |
| Digging Force - Bucket | — |
| Operating Pressure - Travel | — |
| Operating Pressure - Swing | — |
| Pump - Piston (Tandem) | — |
| Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 bar | — |
| Auxiliary Circuits - Primary - At 174 bar | — |
| Pump - Gear (Dual) (Swing, Pilot) | — |
| Type | Hydraulic Motor Driven |
| Machine Swing Speed | — |
| Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop | — |
| Boom Swing - Left - With Stop | — |
| Boom Swing - Right | — |
| Canopy | — |
| Cab | — |
| Type | Twelve-volt system |
| Width | — |
| Height | — |
| Dig Depth | — |
| Lift Height | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Engine Oil | — |
| Hydraulic Tank | — |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| Hydraulic System | — |
| MSC Spec Date | 8/05 |
Benefits & Features
Comfort and Ease of Operation
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, two-speed travel control provides easy operation and increases foot room.
Line of Sight Instrumentation
The operator has a clear view of the machine's 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
Work Tools
- Caterpillar offers a wide range of work tools to increase the machine's versaility. The work tools are designed to optimize performance and deliver excellent value through high productivity and long life. Work tools include:
- Augers
- Buckets - digging, ditch cleaning, tilt ditch
- Hydraulic hammers
- Scrap shears
- Thumbs
- Vibratory compactors
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.
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 clean-up.
Auxiliary Lines and Connectors
The auxiliary lines and connectors are fitted as standard meaning the Cat 301.8 comes ready to work. Hammer (one-way) auxiliary lines are also fitted as standard.
Low Operating Costs
Front Linkage
Protected front linkage lines are routed above the boom and stick to to help reduce damage and downtime.
Service Access
- A large, swing-out rear door allows access to major components and service points within the engine enclosure, including:
- Air filter
- Engine oil check and fill
- Engine oil filter element
- Radiator reservoir tank, check and fill
- Vertically-mounted, spin-on fuel filter/water separator
- Windshield washer fluid tank
Sight Gauge
A hydraulic oil sight gauge makes fluid level checks fast and easy.
S·O·SSM Valve
The S·O·S oil sampling valve allows easy sampling of hydraulic fluid for preventive maintenance.
500-Hour Oil Change
The 500-hour oil and filter change period helps keep operating costs down.
Customer Support
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 day-to-day 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:
- Customer Support Agreements
- S·O·SSM and Coolant Sampling and Technical Analysis
- Maintenance contracts
- Scheduled technical inspections
Umatched Product Support
Nearly all parts are found at our dealer parts counter. A world-wide computer network finds in-stock 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.
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