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301.7 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

301.7 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • 4 Industry First Features

    Cat Exclusives in a Mini Excavator

  • Up to 15% Lower Total Ownership Costs

    with more common parts, lower repair costs and tilt up cab

  • Up to 20% More Performance

    with programmable operator settings and faster cyle times

Engine

Bore 3 in
Displacement 69 in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model C1.1
Engine Power 21.6 hp
Net Power 21 hp
Note 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.
Note (1) Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Stroke 3.2 in

Weights

EU: CE Plate Weight*** 4167 lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** 4222 lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* 3946 lb
Note (1) *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (2) **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (3) ***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.
Operating Weight 4222 lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Height - Shipping Position 40.9 in
Boom In Reach 63.8 in
Boom Swing - Left 65 °
Boom Swing - Right 50 °
Dig Depth 100 in
Maximum Blade Depth 10.4 in
Maximum Blade Height 10.6 in
Maximum Dig Height 137.4 in
Maximum Dump Clearance 98.8 in
Maximum Reach 162.6 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 159.8 in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage 5.5 in
Note *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height 90.6 in
O/A Undercarriage Length 62.6 in
Overall Shipping Length* 141.3 in
Stick Length 45.7 in
Swing Bearing - Height 17.4 in
Tail Swing 25.6 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width 9.1 in
Track Width - Expanded 51.18 in
Track Width - Retracted 39 in
Vertical Wall 74.4 in

Blade

Height 8.9 in
Note *Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Width* 39 in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow 8.7 gal/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure 3553.4 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow 3.7 gal/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure 3553.4 psi
Digging Force - Bucket 3641.9 lbf
Digging Force - Stick - Long 1865.9 lbf
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 2135.7 lbf
Operating Pressure - Equipment 3553.4 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing 2132.1 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel 3553.4 psi
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm 17.4 gal/min
Type Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Height - Shipping Position 42.9 in
Boom In Reach 64.2 in
Boom Swing - Left 65 °
Boom Swing - Right 50 °
Dig Depth 92.5 in
Maximum Blade Depth 10.4 in
Maximum Blade Height 10.6 in
Maximum Dig Height 135 in
Maximum Dump Clearance 96.5 in
Maximum Reach 156.3 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 153.5 in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage 5.5 in
Note *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height 90.6 in
O/A Undercarriage Length 62.6 in
Overall Shipping Length* 142.5 in
Stick Length 37.8 in
Swing Bearing - Height 17.4 in
Tail Swing 25.6 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width 9.1 in
Track Width - Expanded 51.18 in
Track Width - Retracted 39 in
Vertical Wall 70.9 in

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum 30 degrees
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight 4.4 psi
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight 4 psi
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 2675.2 lbf
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 4136.5 lbf
Travel Speed - High 2.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Low 1.8 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 1 gal (US)
Engine Oil 1.2 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 5.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 6.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 4.8 gal (US)

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 93 dB(A)
Note European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Expandable Undercarriage Standard
Heavy Counterweight 148 lb
Long Stick 22 lb
Steel Tracks 110 lb

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed 9.8 r/min

Certification - Canopy

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) ISO 12117:1997
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

Sustainability

Recyclability 95%

Download resources

301.7 CR Small Product Brochure (Global except China and Japan)
Cat Mini Hydraulic Excavators Product Line Brochure (North America)
Cat Mini Hydraulic Excavators Product Line Brochure (Europe)
Options And Accessories Kit Guide for Mini Hydraulic Excavators
Cat Attachments for Mini Excavators Brochure
Attachment Compatibility Guide for Mini Excavators

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