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Overview

The Cat® 303 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 5% Lower Total Ownership Costs

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

Up to 10% More Performance

with programmable operator settings and faster cyle times

Specifications

Net Power23.6 hp
Engine ModelC1.1 Turbo
Bore3 in
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC23.6 hp
EmissionsMeets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Stroke3.2 in
NoteAdvertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Displacement69 in³
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:201424.7 hp
Operating Weight7817 lb
Note (1)*Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, bucket and no extra counterweight.
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***6791 lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*6670 lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*6924 lb
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.
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**7552 lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***7012 lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**7817 lb
Note (2)**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight.
Dig Depth116.1 in
Boom Height - Shipping Position75.6 in
Tail Swing with Counterweight35 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width11.8 in
Maximum Reach206.3 in
Boom In Reach74.2 in
Boom Swing - Right34.3 in
Tail Swing33.3 in
Maximum Dump Clearance130.3 in
Ground Clearance12.2 in
O/A Undercarriage Length81.5 in
O/A Shipping Height97.6 in
Track Width - Expanded61 in
Maximum Blade Depth21.1 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level201.2 in
Stick Length61.4 in
Overall Shipping Length*179.5 in
Maximum Dig Height183.1 in
Swing Bearing - Height22.4 in
Note*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Tail Swing without Counterweight30.5 in
Maximum Blade Height15.2 in
Boom Swing - Left25.2 in
Vertical Wall81.5 in
Height13.8 in
Width61 in
Maximum Blade Depth21.1 in
Tail Swing without Counterweight30.5 in
Maximum Dig Height177.6 in
O/A Undercarriage Length81.5 in
Boom Height - Shipping Position63 in
Vertical Wall71.7 in
Overall Shipping Length*177.6 in
Boom Swing - Left25.2 in
O/A Shipping Height97.6 in
Track Shoe Width61 in
Boom Swing - Right34.3 in
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight35 in
Swing Bearing - Height22.4 in
Tail Swing33.3 in
Maximum Blade Height15.2 in
Dig Depth104.3 in
Maximum Dump Clearance124.8 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level190.2 in
Maximum Reach196.1 in
Ground Clearance12.2 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width11.8 in
Boom In Reach68.9 in
Stick Length49.6 in
Note*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Boom Swing - Right50 °
Machine Swing Speed9 r/min
Boom Swing - Left75 °
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)94 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)78 dB(A)
NoteEuropean Union Directive “2000/14/ECâ€
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow17 gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing2553 psi
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm26 gpm
TypeLoad Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Digging Force - Stick - Standard3732 lbf
Operating Pressure - Travel3553 psi
Digging Force - Bucket6385 lbf
Operating Pressure - Equipment3553 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure3553 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow7 gpm
Digging Force - Stick - Long3327 lbf
Note* Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Gradeability - Maximum30 degrees
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight4.7 psi
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight4 psi
Travel Speed - High2.8 mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed7059 lbf
Travel Speed - Low1.6 mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed3305 lbf
Cooling System1.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank4.8 gal (US)
Engine Oil1.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank11.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System9.2 gal (US)
Counterweight221 lb
Cab254 lb
Steel Tracks276 lb
Long Stick55 lb
Extra Counterweight551 lb
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)ISO 12117-2:2008
Top GuardISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)ISO 12117:1997
Recyclability95%

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