Ten New Cat Mini Excavator Models

Cat listened to you, the customer. Your insights from the field inspired the creation of the best mini excavators, with the best features. The Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators maximize production while placing the utmost importance on operator safety, comfort, and convenience.  

With new 1-2 ton and 7-10-ton models, these mini hydraulic excavators were designed to ensure maximum value, exceeding expectations in performance, operator experience, serviceability, and affordability. All of the machines provide a selection of basic configurations, allowing customers to choose the equipment that is most suitable for their routine applications. 

Cat mini excavator in action lifting dirt
Up to 20% more performance
Up to 15% lower total ownership cost

INDUSTRY-FIRST FEATURES

NEW 1-2 TON CAT MINI EXCAVATORS AT A GLANCE

A big experience, in the smallest Cat excavators.

CAT mini excavator on white background

301.5

NET POWER: 19.2 hp
GROSS POWER: 21.6 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 3,880 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 8.33 ft.

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CAT 301.7 mini excavator on white background

301.7 CR

NET POWER: 19.2 hp
GROSS POWER: 21.6 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 4,045 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 8.33 ft.

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CAT 301.8 mini excavator on white background

301.8

NET POWER: 19.2 hp
GROSS POWER: 21.6 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 4,464 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 8.43 ft.

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CAT 302 mini excavator on white background

302 CR

NET POWER: 19.2 hp
GROSS POWER: 21.6 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 4,850 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 8.43 ft.

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NEW 7-10 TON CAT MINI EXCAVATORS AT A GLANCE

You can have it all in a mini excavator.

CAT 307.5 mini excavator on white background

307.5

NET POWER: 55.9 hp
GROSS POWER: 57.9 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 18,152 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 15.25 ft.

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CAT 308 mini excavator on white background

308 CR

NET POWER: 70.3 hp
GROSS POWER: 74.3 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 20,678 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 15.25 ft.

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CAT 308 CR VAB mini excavator on white background

308 CR VAB

NET POWER: 70.3 hp
GROSS POWER: 74.3 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 20,906 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 12.83 ft.

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CAT 309 mini excavator on white background

309 CR

NET POWER: 70.3 hp
GROSS POWER: 74.3 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 20,731 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 15.25 ft.

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CAT 309 CR VAB mini excavator on white background

309 CR VAB

NET POWER: 70.3 hp
GROSS POWER: 74.3 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 20,054 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 12.92 ft.

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CAT 310 mini excavator on white background

310

NET POWER: 70.3 hp
GROSS POWER: 74.3 hp
WEIGHT (Max.): 22,447 lb.
MAX DIG DEPTH: 17 ft.

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REAL UPDATES, INSPIRED BY YOU

Watch as the new, versatile 1-2 ton and 7-10 ton Cat mini excavators deliver class-leading performance in various applications.