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The Cat® 301.5 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® 301.5 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 |
| Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC | 21 hp 15.7 kW |
| Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 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 (2) | 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. |
| Note (1) | Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. |
| Operating Weight | 3913 lb 1775 kg |
| Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* | 3483 lb 1580 kg |
| Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** | 3913 lb 1775 kg |
| EU: CE Plate Weight*** | 3836 lb 1740 kg |
| Note (1) | *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank. *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed 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 | 153.1 in 3890 mm |
| Maximum Reach | 155.9 in 3960 mm |
| Maximum Dig Height | 137.4 in 3490 mm |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 98.8 in 2510 mm |
| Boom In Reach | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Tail Swing | 32.3 in 820 mm |
| Maximum Blade Height | 10.8 in 275 mm |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 10.2 in 260 mm |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| O/A Shipping Height | 90.9 in 2310 mm |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 17.5 in 445 mm |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 57.5 in 1460 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 | 6.1 in 155 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 | 18 lb 8 kg |
| Steel Tracks | 126 lb 57 kg |
| Expandable Undercarriage | 284 lb 129 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 | 2315.5 lbf 10.3 kN |
| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | 3597 lbf 16 kN |
| Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight | 4 psi 27.3 kPa |
| Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight | 4.4 psi 30.6 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 | 3089.3 psi 213 bar |
| Operating Pressure - Travel | 3089.3 psi 213 bar |
| Operating Pressure - Swing | 1493.9 psi 103 bar |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow | 8.7 gpm 33 L/min |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure | 3089.3 psi 213 bar |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow | 3.7 gpm 14 L/min |
| Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure | 3089.3 psi 213 bar |
| Digging Force - Stick - Standard | 1843.4 lbf 8.2 kN |
| Digging Force - Stick - Long | 1616.4 lbf 7.2 kN |
| Digging Force - Bucket | 3169.8 lbf 14.1 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 | 92.1 in 2340 mm |
| Vertical Wall | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 146.9 in 3730 mm |
| Maximum Reach | 149.6 in 3800 mm |
| Maximum Dig Height | 135 in 3430 mm |
| Maximum Dump Clearance | 96.5 in 2450 mm |
| Boom In Reach | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Tail Swing | 32.3 in 820 mm |
| Maximum Blade Height | 10.8 in 275 mm |
| Maximum Blade Depth | 10.2 in 260 mm |
| Boom Height - Shipping Position | 42.9 in 1090 mm |
| O/A Shipping Height | 90.9 in 2310 mm |
| Swing Bearing - Height | 17.5 in 445 mm |
| O/A Undercarriage Length | 57.5 in 1460 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 | 6.1 in 155 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Note | European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” |
| Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) | 93 dB(A) 93 dB(A) |
| Recyclability | 95% 95% |
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