Caterpillar Mini Excavator

Caterpillar Mini Excavators are built to last to help you get through anything that your job site throws at you. Scroll down to learn more about different Caterpillar Mini Excavators and to find Caterpillar mini excavator for sale near you.

What Models of Mini-Excavator Does Caterpillar Make?

Caterpillar makes the following models of Mini-Excavator:

Caterpillar 300.9 D

Horsepower: 13 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 5.68 feet

Maximum Reach: 10 feet 1 inch

Bucket Breakout Force: 2000 lbf

Operating Weight: 2061 lbs.

Caterpillar 300.9D VPS and HPU 300

Horsepower: 13 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 68 inches

Maximum Reach: 9 feet 11 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 2000 lbf

Operating Weight: 2399 lbs.

Caterpillar 301.5

Horsepower: 21 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 100 inches

Maximum Reach: 12 feet 11 inches (long) 12 feet 6 inches (standard)

Bucket Breakout Force: 3169.8 lbf

Operating Weight: 3913 lbs.

Caterpillar 301.7 CR

Horsepower: 21 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 100 inches

Maximum Reach: 13 feet 6.6 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 3641.9 lbf

Operating Weight: 4222 lbs.

Caterpillar 301.8

Horsepower: 21 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 8 feet 5.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 11 feet, 11.9 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 4406.3 lbf

Operating Weight: 4473 lbs

Caterpillar 302 CR

Horsepower: 21 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 8 feet 5.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 13 feet 5.8 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 4406.3 ;bf

Operating Weight: 4987 lbs

Caterpillar 302.7 CR

Horsepower: 23.6 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 8 feet 10.7 inches

Maximum Reach: 15 feet 3.5 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 5238 lbf.

Operating Weight: 6725 lbs.

Caterpillar 303 CR

Horsepower: 23.6 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 9 feet 8.1 inches

Maximum Reach: 17 feet 2.3 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 6385 lbf

Operating Weight: 7817 lbs

Caterpillar 303.5 CR

Horsepower: 23.6 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 10 feet 2.4 inches

Maximum Reach: 18 feet 1 inch

Bucket Breakout Force: 7419 lbf.

Operating Weight: 9239 lbs.

Caterpillar 304

Horsepower: 45 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 11 feet 6.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 17 feet 1 inch

Bucket Breakout Force: 8588 lbf.

Operating Weight: 9867 lbs.

Caterpillar 304 E2 CR

Horsepower: 40.2 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 11 feet 3 inches

Maximum Reach: 17 feet, 11 inches (long), 17 feet 2 inches (standard)

Bucket Breakout Force: 8498 lbf

Operating Weight: 8996 lbs.

Caterpillar 305 CR

Horsepower: 45 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 12 feet .5 inch

Maximum Reach: 19 feet 6.8 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 11061 lbf

Operating Weight: 12688 lbs.

Caterpillar 305 E2 CR

Horsepower: 40.2 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 12 feet

Maximum Reach: 19 feet 1 inch

Bucket Breakout Force: 10050 lbs.

Operating Weight: 1144.3 lbs

Caterpillar 306 CR

Horsepower: 55.9 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 13 feet 6 inches

Maximum Reach: 20 feet 8 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 11758 lbf

Operating Weight: 15766 lbs

Caterpillar 307.5

Horsepower: 54.8 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 13 feet 5.4 inches

Maximum Reach: 20 feet 2.1 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 12272 lbf

Operating Weight: 17905 lbs

Caterpillar 308 CR

Horsepower: 69 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 15 feet 2.8 inches

Maximum Reach: 23 feet 5.1 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 13946 lbf

Operating Weight: 20077 lbs

Caterpillar 308 CR VAB

Horsepower: 69.5 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 12 feet 6.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 21 feet 4.5 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 13946 lbf

Operating Weight: 20385 lbs

Caterpillar 309 CR

Horsepower: 65.9 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 15 feet 2.8 inches

Maximum Reach: 22 feet 8.6 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 13943 lbf

Operating Weight: 21091 lbs

Caterpillar 309 CR VAB (Long Undercarriage)

Horsepower: 69.5 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 12 feet 6.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 21 feet 4.5 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 13946 lbf

Operating Weight: 21477 lbs

Note: The company website indicates that the 309 CR VAB specifications are for a machine with a long undercarriage. The specifications for a machine with a standard undercarriage may be found by reference to the 308 CR information.

Caterpillar 310 CR

Horsepower: 69.5 horsepower

Maximum Digging Depth: 17 feet 1.2 inches

Maximum Reach: 25 feet 4 inches

Bucket Breakout Force: 17459 lbf

Operating Weight: 22451 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does a Caterpillar Mini Excavator cost to buy?

A used 2021 Caterpillar 300.9D located in Syracuse, New York, was recently offered for sale on-line for $28,449. A similar machine in Omaha, Nebraska, was offered at the same time for $38,500.

One review site suggested the price for a similar machine, new, was approximately $30,000.

How long do Caterpillar Mini Excavators last?

A properly maintained excavator should last for many seasons of work. If regularly serviced, 7,000 to 10,000 hours of service time is fairly typical before a re-build or re-engineing of the machine is required. Caterpillar equipment has a reputation for being sturdy and well-built. Yanmar engines in the smaller models of Caterpillar excavators can be expected to last, with regular service, for at least 6000 hours.

Where are Caterpillar mini excavators made?

Caterpillar, Incorporated, is the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer. The company was formed in 1925 by the merger of Holt Manufacturing with the C.R. Best Tractor Company. The company maintained headquarters in Peoria, Illinois, until 2015, when headquarters were moved to Deerfield, Illinois. In 2022, Caterpillar moved its headquarters to Irving, Texas.

Caterpillar maintains 51 factories in the United States, and 59 other factories around the world, including India, Australia, Singapore, Europe, South Africa and Mexico.

What engine is in a Caterpillar mini excavator?

Caterpillar manufactures the engines for many of its equipment lines, including most of its mini excavators. The different 300.9D models of mini excavator are powered by the 18 horsepower Yanmar 3TNV70.

The engines in the latest models of Caterpillar are compliant with the latest EPA air pollution and emission requirements.

How much is a new Caterpillar mini excavator?

Caterpillar offers a quote service on its website, which allows a customer to select a base model of excavator plus options.

The company offers a full range of financing and rental services for customers.

What size is the smallest Caterpillar mini excavator?

The smallest Caterpillar mini excavator is the Caterpillar 300.9D. It weighs 2061 pounds and is powered by an 18 horsepower Yanmar engine. It has an undercarriage length of 4 feet. It is 2.4 feet wide, and a height of 4.94 feet with its safety frame folded down.

Does Caterpillar make a good mini excavator?

Caterpillar offers one of the widest ranges of mini excavators with a large number of models and variants available. As the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment, it has a full range of sales dealers and service offices, and a number of maintenance and repair services for its customers. Caterpillar has designed its mini excavators to be safe, dependable, and simple to maintain with the most commonly used check points at or near the ground level for ease of access.

Caterpillar offers a standard warranty, and extended warranty and service plans as well as insurance plans for equipment.