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Cat 301.6C vs. Cat 308E2 CR Mini excavators Comparison

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Cat 301 Mini excavators

Cat 308 Mini excavators

General
Engine model Mitsubishi L3E NA diesel
Engine model Cat C3.3B
Operating weight 1,610 kg
Operating weight 8,400 kg
Max digging depth 2,080 mm
Max digging depth -
Max dump height 2.36 m
Max dump height 5,380 mm
Boom length 1.85 m
Boom length 4.4 m
Gradeability 30 º
Gradeability -
Bucket width 150 mm
Bucket width 700 mm
Bucket capacity 0.03 m3
Bucket capacity 0.84 cu m
Max speed forward 4.5 kph
Max speed forward 5.63 kph
Max digging reach 3,800 mm
Max digging reach -
Max digging reach 3,800 mm
Max digging reach 7,250 mm
Displacement 952 cu cm
Displacement 3,329.86 cu cm
Bucket digging force 15.4 kN
Bucket digging force 51 kN
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 4,190 mm
Years 2007-2025
Years 2017-2025
Market Average AED 110,000
Market Average AED 346,000
Price AED 47,000
Price AED 310,000
Engine
Net power 13.4972 kw
Net power -
Bore -
Bore 9.4 cm
Gross power -
Gross power 49.66 kw
Stroke -
Stroke 11.94 cm
Operational specifications
Swing speed 10.5 rpm
Swing speed 9.8 rpm
Arm crowding force 9.9 kN
Arm crowding force 38 kN
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 15 kN
Drawbar Pull 62 kN
Track width 230 mm
Track width 4.5 cm
Track gauge -
Track gauge 2.01 m
Track length -
Track length 2.85 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 40 lpm
Pump flow cap 160 lpm
Relief valve pressure 206 bar
Relief valve pressure 241.31 bar
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 22 liter
Fuel cap 140 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 24 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 82.13 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Dimensions
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.68 m

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat 301.6C Mini excavators excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 1610 compared to other models like the Cat 308E2 CR Mini excavators.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat 301.6C Mini excavators for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Cat 308E2 CR Mini excavators.

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