Caterpillar’s Mini Excavators now come in all sizes thanks to the company’s recent release of three new models – Cat® 300.9D, 301.4C and 302.7D.
Cat 300.9D Mini Excavator
Weighing in at just 2,061 pounds, the Cat 300.9D is the smallest machine in the Cat range. Impressed? Just you wait! With an overall width of just 28.7 inches, this machine is capable of driving through a standard doorway, providing easy access to the most confined job sites. It’s a must- have tool for home builders and demolition contractors alike.
The Cat 300.9D boasts a powerful water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine and a twin gear pump hydraulic system capable of generating a maximum stick breakout force of 1,011 lbf and a maximum bucket breakout force of 2,000 lbf.
Its spacious operator area and easy-to-use controls make it a popular choice among operators of all abilities. Maintenance also is a snap, thanks to the 300.9D’s single steel engine cover, which provides easy access to all service and maintenance points. Need something that’s easy to haul? No problem. The 300.9D’s folding structure and operating weight make it easy to transport on a trailer behind a van or truck.
Cat 301.4C Mini Excavator
With an operating weight between 2,921 and 3,340 pounds, the Cat 301.4C offers operators an additional choice in the popular 1.5 ton market. The machine is available with a choice of cab or FOPS/TOPS canopy, and a standard or extending width undercarriage.
A 24-horsepower engine powers the 301.4C, which boasts a maximum bucket breakout force of 3,597 lbf and a stick force of 1,596 lbf. It offers a good working range with a maximum digging depth of 143.5 inches and ground-level reach of 145.7 inches. When it comes to maximum lift capacity, the 301.4C can hoist 1,576 pounds in front of the machine.
Standard equipment includes extendable undercarriage, single and two-way auxiliary hydraulic lines, a sturdy dozer blade, suspension seat and hydraulic oil cooler. The machine will have a bucket linkage that allows the use of a range of existing Cat buckets, quick couplers and powered work tools.
302.7D CR Mini Excavator
Tipping the scales at 5,681 pounds with a canopy and 5,886 pounds with a full cab, the 302.7D CR is Cat’s lightest compact radius model.
Powered by the same proven 24 horsepower engine as the 301.4C, the machine features a load-sensing hydraulic system, providing a maximum bucket force of 5,058 lbf and a maximum stick force of 3,462 lbf.
Maximum lift capacity is an impressive 2,105 pounds with the standard long arm and counterweight combination.
The Cat 302.7D CR combines a compact radius design – zero tail swing without counterweight – with a spacious operator environment and easy access to regular service points. Two-way auxiliary lines are standard, equipped with quick disconnects for rapid work tool changeover. A joystick-mounted proportional auxiliary control allows for fine control of a range of powered attachments. The sturdy dozer blade offers added stability when digging, and a float function on the dozer control allows operators to grade and push with confidence.
Want to find out how these Cat Mini Excavators can benefit your business or project? Contact your local H.O. Penn representative today.