2012 Cat 301.8C Mini Excavator
2012 Cat 301.8C Mini Excavator
2012 Cat 301.8C Mini excavator. Good condition. New tracks and new battery. Has swing boom and expandable tracks. 2164 hours. Runs and drives good. 12900 plus sales tax unless exempt.
2012 Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Specs
The 2012 CAT 301.8C is a compact mini hydraulic excavator designed for trenching, landscaping, utility work, foundations, and other jobs where maneuverability is important. Caterpillar confirms the 301.8C uses the Mitsubishi L3E diesel engine and was available with standard or long-stick configurations.
Engine
- Engine: Mitsubishi L3E
- Type: 3-cylinder diesel
- Displacement: approximately 0.95 L / 58 cu. in.
- Engine Power: approximately 18 HP
- Cooling: Liquid-cooled
- Fuel: Diesel
- Electric start
Operating Specifications
| Specification | Approx. Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | Approx. 3,700–4,000 lbs. |
| Machine Class | 1.8 Metric Ton |
| Maximum Dig Depth | Approx. 7 ft. 7 in. |
| Max Reach at Ground | Approx. 12 ft. |
| Maximum Dump Height | Approx. 8 ft. |
| Tail Swing | Conventional |
| Track Type | Rubber Tracks |
| Track Width | Approx. 9 in. |
CAT's parts catalog confirms the 301.8C uses rubber-track configurations and identifies it specifically as a Mini Hydraulic Excavator.
Hydraulics & Digging Features
- Auxiliary hydraulic system
- Factory auxiliary lines and connectors
- One-way hammer hydraulic circuit standard
- Hydraulic dozer blade
- Blade float function
- Boom swing for digging alongside walls and obstacles
- Standard or long-stick configurations
- Compatible with hydraulic breakers and other attachments
Caterpillar describes the 301.8C as having high digging forces and fast cycle times, with auxiliary lines fitted from the factory so the machine is attachment-ready.
Features
- Mitsubishi 3-cylinder diesel engine
- Compact 1.8-ton design
- Rubber-track undercarriage
- Hydraulic front dozer blade
- Auxiliary hydraulics
- Boom swing
- 360° house rotation
- Available enclosed cab
- Heater available on cab-equipped machines
- Multiple bucket sizes
- Hydraulic breaker capability
- Easy-access service compartments
Quick Specs
Approx. 18 HP • 3-Cylinder Diesel • Approx. 3,700–4,000 lbs. Operating Weight • Approx. 7'7" Digging Depth • Rubber Tracks • Auxiliary Hydraulics • Hydraulic Dozer Blade
Important: This is the older 301.8C, not the current CAT 301.8. The current machine has a different C1.1 engine and different weight/performance specifications, so those newer specs shouldn't be used when advertising a 2012 301.8C.