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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 301.6C

The Caterpillar 301.6C is a 1.7 t-class mini excavator with a 18.1 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mini Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight3792 lb1720 kg
03Selected published values101
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 12.08 ft / 3695 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 11 ft / 3350 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 7.17 ft / 2790 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 7.75 ft / 2360 mm
Typical use

Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Caterpillar 301.6C include a published maximum digging depth of 6.83 ft / 2080 mm, published operating weight of 3792 lb / 1720 kg, published engine power of 19 hp / 14.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (12.08 ft / 3695 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (11 ft / 3350 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (7.17 ft / 2790 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.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit12.08 ft3695 mm
Max Cutting Height11 ft3350 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit7.17 ft2790 mm
Max Loading Height7.75 ft2360 mm
Max Reach Along Ground11.83 ft3610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth5.33 ft1620 mm
Max Digging Depth6.83 ft2080 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Standard stickStandard stick
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Max Cutting Height11.33 ft3460 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit12.08 ft3695 mm
Max Loading Height8.17 ft2480 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit7.17 ft2190 mm
Max Reach Along Ground12.5 ft3800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth5.92 ft1810 mm
Max Digging Depth5.92 ft1810 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Long stickLong stick
03

Dimensions

Width To Outside Of Tracks3.2 ft975 mm
Length Of Track On Ground5.17 ft1575 mm
Height To Top Of Cab7.17 ft2190 mm
Tail Swing Radius3.58 ft1090 mm
Track Gauge2.46 ft749.81 mm
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick8.1 ft2.47 m
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick7.7 ft2.35 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick12.47 ft3.81 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick11.84 ft3.61 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick11.8 ft3.6 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick5.9 ft1.8 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick5.3 ft1.62 m
Removal Counterweight Clearance1.42 ft435 mm
Shipping Height7.19 ft2191.52 mm
Shipping Length12.1 ft3688.08 mm
Length - Center Of Rollers11.84 ft11.84 ft
Swing Radius - Rear3.58 ft1.1 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick11.35 ft3.46 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick10.99 ft3.35 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick7.61 ft2.32 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick6.8 ft2.08 m
Transport Width3.22 ft981.46 mm
Width - Over Track3.22 ft0.99 m
Height - Over Cab7.19 ft2.2 m
Track Shoe Width0.75 ft0.23 m
04

Undercarriage

Shoe Size9 in230 mm
Track Gauge2.5 ft750 mm
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph4.5 km/h
05

Electrical System

Electrical System Type12-volt system, 500 CCA, 35 amp/h maintenance free battery12-volt system, 500 CCA, 35 amp/h maintenance free battery
06

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop90 degrees90 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop54 degrees54 degrees
Boom Swing - Right50 degrees50 degrees
07

Engine

Number Of Cylinders33
Engine Make22512251
Engine ModelL3EL3E
Gross Power19 hp14.2 kw
Net Power18.1 hp13.5 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement58.1 cu in1 L
08

Operational

Operating Weight3792 lb1720 kg
Fuel Capacity5.8 gal22 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity1.1 gal4 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity9.8 gal37 L
Engine Oil Capacity1.1 gal4.1 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 amps40 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure2988 psi20600 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity10.5 gal/min39.6 L/min
09

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
10

Weights

Operating Weight3549 lb1609.8 kg
Operating Weight - With Cab3792 lb1720.1 kg
11

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
12

Blade

Height8.9 in226.1 mm
Width3.3 ft980.5 mm
Lift Height7.1 in180.4 mm
Dig Depth9.1 in231.2 mm
13

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Swing2524 psi2524 psi
Operating Pressure - Equipment2988 psi2988 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel2988 psi2988 psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard2225.7 lb1009.6 kg
Digging Force - Stick - Long1978.4 lb897.4 kg
Digging Force - Bucket3462 lb1570.4 kg
Auxiliary Circuits - Primary - At 174 Bar9 gal/min9 gal/min
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar3.85 gal/min3.85 gal/min
Pump - Piston (Tandem)5.25 gal/min5.25 gal/min
Pump - Gear (Dual) (Swing, Pilot)3.85 gal/min3.85 gal/min
14

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System1.1 gal4.1 L
Fuel Tank5.8 gal22 L
Hydraulic Tank6.3 gal23.9 L
Hydraulic System9.8 gal37.1 L
Engine Oil1.1 gal4.1 L
15

Engine Dimensions

Bore3 in76.2 mm
Stroke2.8 in71.2 mm
Displacement58.1 cu in1 L
16

Sound Levels

Cab83 dB(A)83 dB(A)
Canopy83 dB(A)83 dB(A)
17

Msc Comments

Msc Spec Date8/058/05
18

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed1574 lb714 kg
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed3372 lb1529.6 kg
Gradeability - Maximum - High30 degrees30 degrees
Travel Speed - High2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Low1.3 mph2.1 km/h
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