- Max Cutting Height: 10.9 ft / 3320 mm
- Max Loading Height: 7.75 ft / 2360 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 8.86 ft / 2700 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 5.32 ft / 1620 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 301.5
The Caterpillar 301.5 is a mini excavator of about 1.7 t, powered by a 18.4 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight3688.4 lb1673 kg
03Selected published values74
Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Caterpillar 301.5 include a published maximum digging depth of 6.99 ft / 2130 mm, published operating weight of 3688.4 lb / 1673 kg, published engine power of 18.4 hp / 13.8 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (10.9 ft / 3320 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (7.75 ft / 2360 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (8.86 ft / 2700 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height10.9 ft3320 mm
Max Loading Height7.75 ft2360 mm
Max Reach Along Ground8.86 ft2700 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth5.32 ft1620 mm
Max Digging Depth6.99 ft2130 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1boom w/ stick 890mmboom w/ stick 890mm
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks3.22 ft980 mm
Length Of Track On Ground3.35 ft1020 mm
Ground Clearance0.73 ft220 mm
Height To Top Of Cab7.19 ft2190 mm
Tail Swing Radius3.52 ft1070 mm
Track Gauge2.5 ft762 mm
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick7.75 ft2.37 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick12.17 ft3.71 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick11.83 ft3.61 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick5.33 ft1.63 m
Removal Counterweight Clearance1.51 ft460 mm
Shipping Length12.08 ft3681.99 mm
Stick Length - Standard Stick2.92 ft0.9 m
Swing Radius - Rear3.5 ft1.07 m
Center Ground Clearance0.75 ft0.23 m
Height - Over Canopy7.17 ft2.19 m
Height - Over Cab7.17 ft2.19 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick10.92 ft3.33 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick7 ft2.14 m
Track Shoe Width9 ft2.75 m
Width - Over Track3.25 ft1 m
Width - Upper Structure3.25 ft1 m
Undercarriage
Shoe Size9.06 in230 mm
Track Gauge2.47 ft750 mm
Max Travel Speed2.74 mph4.41 km/h
Drawbar Pull3060 lb13.62 kN
Electrical System
Electrical System TypeTwelve-volt systemTwelve-volt system
Swing System
Swing System TypeHydraulic Motor DrivenHydraulic Motor Driven
Machine Swing Speed9.7 rpm9.7 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop90 degrees90 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop54 degrees54 degrees
Boom Swing - Right50 degrees50 degrees
Engine
Engine Model30033003
Gross Power18.4 hp13.8 kw
Displacement58 cu in1 L
Operational
Operating Weight3688.4 lb1673 kg
Fuel Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity9.8 gal37 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure2700 psi18615.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity4.5 gal/min17 L/min
Weights
Operating Weight3434 lb1557.7 kg
Operating Weight - With Cab3687 lb1672.4 kg
Blade
Height10 in254 mm
Width3.3 ft990.6 mm
Lift Height8 in203.2 mm
Dig Depth9 in228.6 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Swing2528 psi2528 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)4.5 gal/min4.5 gal/min
Pump - Gear (Tandem)4.2 gal/min4.2 gal/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment2734 psi2734 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel2734 psi2734 psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard1984 lb900 kg
Digging Force - Bucket2843 lb1289.6 kg
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)8.4 gal/min8.4 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank5.8 gal22 L
Hydraulic Tank5.3 gal20.1 L
Hydraulic System9.8 gal37.1 L
Engine Oil0.9 gal3.5 L
Cooling System Tag1.2 gal4.6 L
Engine Dimensions
Bore3 in76.2 mm
Stroke3 in76.2 mm
Displacement58.2 cu in1 L
Msc Comments
Msc Spec Date1/1/20001/1/2000
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed1440 lb653.2 kg
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed3060 lb1388 kg
Gradeability - Maximum - High30 degrees30 degrees
Travel Speed - High2.7 mph4.4 km/h
Travel Speed - Low1.4 mph2.3 km/h
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