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The Cat® 301.7 CR Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.
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The Cat® 301.7 CR Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.
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| Net Power | 21 hp 15.7 kW |
| Engine Model | C1.1 C1.1 |
| Engine Power | 21.6 hp 16.1 kW |
| Bore | 3 in 77 mm |
| Stroke | 3.2 in 81 mm |
| Displacement | 69 in³ 1.1 l |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (1) | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| 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. 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. |
| Operating Weight | 4222 lb 1915 kg |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* | 3946 lb 1790 kg |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** | 4222 lb 1915 kg |
| EU: CE Plate Weight*** | 4167 lb 1890 kg |
| Note (1) | *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. *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. **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. ***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. |
| Dig Depth | 100 in 2540 mm |
| Vertical Wall | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 159.8 in 4060 mm |
| Maximum Reach | 162.6 in 4130 mm |
| Maximum Dig Height | 137.4 in 3490 mm |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 98.8 in 2510 mm |
| Boom In Reach | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Tail Swing | 25.6 in 650 mm |
| Maximum Blade Height | 10.6 in 270 mm |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 10.4 in 265 mm |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| O/A Shipping Height | 90.6 in 2300 mm |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 17.4 in 442 mm |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 141.3 in 3590 mm |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° 50 ° |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° 65 ° |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 9.1 in 230 mm |
| Track Width - Retracted | 39 in 990 mm |
| Track Width - Expanded | 51.18 in 1300 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Stick Length | 45.7 in 1160 mm |
| Note | *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. |
| Long Stick | 22 lb 10 kg |
| Steel Tracks | 110 lb 50 kg |
| Expandable Undercarriage | Standard Standard |
| Heavy Counterweight | 148 lb 67 kg |
| Travel Speed - High | 2.7 mile/h 4.4 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Low | 1.8 mile/h 2.9 km/h |
| Maximum Traction Force - High Speed | 2675.2 lbf 11.9 kN |
| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | 4136.5 lbf 18.4 kN |
| Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight | 4 psi 27.9 kPa |
| Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight | 4.4 psi 30 kPa |
| Gradeability - Maximum | 30 degrees 30 degrees |
| Cooling System | 1 gal (US) 3.9 l |
| Engine Oil | 1.2 gal (US) 4.4 l |
| Fuel Tank | 5.8 gal (US) 22 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 4.8 gal (US) 18 l |
| Hydraulic System | 6.9 gal (US) 26 l |
| Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm | 17.4 gpm 66 L/min |
| Operating Pressure - Equipment | 3553.4 psi 245 bar |
| Operating Pressure - Travel | 3553.4 psi 245 bar |
| Operating Pressure - Swing | 2132.1 psi 147 bar |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow | 8.7 gpm 33 L/min |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure | 3553.4 psi 245 bar |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow | 3.7 gpm 14 L/min |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure | 3553.4 psi 245 bar |
| Digging Force - Stick - Standard | 2135.7 lbf 9.5 kN |
| Digging Force - Stick - Long | 1865.9 lbf 8.3 kN |
| Digging Force - Bucket | 3641.9 lbf 16.2 kN |
| Type | Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump |
| Machine Swing Speed | 9.8 r/min 9.8 r/min |
| Width* | 39 in 990 mm |
| Height | 8.9 in 225 mm |
| Note | *Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) *Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) |
| Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) | ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008 |
| Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) | ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997 |
| Top Guard | ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) |
| Dig Depth | 92.5 in 2350 mm |
| Vertical Wall | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 153.5 in 3900 mm |
| Maximum Reach | 156.3 in 3970 mm |
| Maximum Dig Height | 135 in 3430 mm |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 96.5 in 2450 mm |
| Boom In Reach | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Tail Swing | 25.6 in 650 mm |
| Maximum Blade Height | 10.6 in 270 mm |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 10.4 in 265 mm |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 42.9 in 1090 mm |
| O/A Shipping Height | 90.6 in 2300 mm |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 17.4 in 442 mm |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Overall Shipping Length* | 142.5 in 3620 mm |
| Boom Swing - Right | 50 ° 50 ° |
| Boom Swing - Left | 65 ° 65 ° |
| Track Belt/Shoe Width | 9.1 in 230 mm |
| Track Width - Retracted | 39 in 990 mm |
| Track Width - Expanded | 51.18 in 1300 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Stick Length | 37.8 in 960 mm |
| Note | *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. |
| Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) | 93 dB(A) 93 dB(A) |
| Note | European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” |
| Recyclability | 95% 95% |
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