- Shipping Length Of Unit: 19.18 ft / 5830 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 8.58 ft / 2610 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 24.25 ft / 7390 mm
- Max Loading Height: 17.25 ft / 5250 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 308C CR
The Caterpillar 308C CR is a 8 t-class midi excavator with a 54 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight17730 lb8040 kg
03Selected published values43
Midi excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching and site work where a mid-size tracked machine fits the access available. Published rows for Caterpillar 308C CR include a published maximum digging depth of 13.58 ft / 4140 mm, published operating weight of 17730 lb / 8040 kg, published engine power of 55 hp / 41 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (19.18 ft / 5830 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (8.58 ft / 2610 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (24.25 ft / 7390 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit19.18 ft5830 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.58 ft2610 mm
Max Cutting Height24.25 ft7390 mm
Max Loading Height17.25 ft5250 mm
Max Reach Along Ground20.5 ft6250 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth11.08 ft3600 mm
Max Digging Depth13.58 ft4140 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 3.7m (12'2") Stick 1665mm (5' 6")Boom 3.7m (12'2") Stick 1665mm (5' 6")
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit19.18 ft5850 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9 ft2740 mm
Max Cutting Height25.58 ft7810 mm
Max Loading Height18.58 ft5670 mm
Max Reach Along Ground22.25 ft6770 mm
Max Digging Depth15.42 ft4690 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.5 ft4120 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 3.7m Stick 2210mm (7" 3")Boom 3.7m Stick 2210mm (7" 3")
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks7.58 ft2320 mm
Length Of Track On Ground7.5 ft2280 mm
Ground Clearance1.25 ft384 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.58 ft2610 mm
Tail Swing Radius4.25 ft1290 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe Size18 in450 mm
Track Gauge6.17 ft1870 mm
Ground Pressure4.7 psi32.4 kPa
Max Travel Speed3.3 mph5.3 km/h
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22512251
Engine ModelC 4M40E1C 4M40E1
Gross Power55 hp41 kw
Net Power54 hp41 kw
Displacement173 cu in2.9 L
Operational
Operating Weight17730 lb8040 kg
Fuel Capacity30.4 gal115 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4 gal15 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity24.3 gal92 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage35 amps35 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure3980 psi27460 kPa
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11.5 rpm11.5 rpm
Swing Torque11801 lb ft16000 Nm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.2 yd30.2 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
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