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Overview

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.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

4 Industry First Features

Cat Exclusives in a Mini Excavator

Up to 15% Lower Total Ownership Costs

with more common parts, lower repair costs and tilt up cab

Up to 20% More Performance

with programmable operator settings and faster cyle times

Specifications

Net Power21 hp
Engine ModelC1.1
Engine Power21.6 hp
Bore3 in
Stroke3.2 in
Displacement69 in³
EmissionsMeets 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.
NoteNet 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 Weight4222 lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*3946 lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**4222 lb
EU: CE Plate Weight***4167 lb
Note (1)*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.
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.
Long Stick22 lb
Steel Tracks110 lb
Expandable UndercarriageStandard
Heavy Counterweight148 lb
Travel Speed - High2.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Low1.8 mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed2675.2 lbf
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed4136.5 lbf
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight4 psi
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight4.4 psi
Gradeability - Maximum30 degrees
Cooling System1 gal (US)
Engine Oil1.2 gal (US)
Fuel Tank5.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank4.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System6.9 gal (US)
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm17.4 gpm
Operating Pressure - Equipment3553.4 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel3553.4 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing2132.1 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow8.7 gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure3553.4 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow3.7 gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure3553.4 psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard2135.7 lbf
Digging Force - Stick - Long1865.9 lbf
Digging Force - Bucket3641.9 lbf
TypeLoad Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Machine Swing Speed9.8 r/min
Width*39 in
Height8.9 in
Note*Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)ISO 12117:1997
Top GuardISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Dig Depth92.5 in
Vertical Wall70.9 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level153.5 in
Maximum Reach156.3 in
Maximum Dig Height135 in
Maximum Dump Clearance96.5 in
Boom In Reach64.2 in
Tail Swing25.6 in
Maximum Blade Height10.6 in
Maximum Blade Depth10.4 in
Boom Height - Shipping Position42.9 in
O/A Shipping Height90.6 in
Swing Bearing - Height17.4 in
O/A Undercarriage Length62.6 in
Overall Shipping Length*142.5 in
Boom Swing - Right50 °
Boom Swing - Left65 °
Track Belt/Shoe Width9.1 in
Track Width - Retracted39 in
Track Width - Expanded51.18 in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage5.5 in
Stick Length37.8 in
Note*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Dig Depth100 in
Vertical Wall74.4 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level159.8 in
Maximum Reach162.6 in
Maximum Dig Height137.4 in
Maximum Dump Clearance98.8 in
Boom In Reach63.8 in
Tail Swing25.6 in
Maximum Blade Height10.6 in
Maximum Blade Depth10.4 in
Boom Height - Shipping Position40.9 in
O/A Shipping Height90.6 in
Swing Bearing - Height17.4 in
O/A Undercarriage Length62.6 in
Overall Shipping Length*141.3 in
Boom Swing - Right50 °
Boom Swing - Left65 °
Track Belt/Shoe Width9.1 in
Track Width - Retracted39 in
Track Width - Expanded51.18 in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage5.5 in
Stick Length45.7 in
Note*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)93 dB(A)
NoteEuropean Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Recyclability95%

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