Cat ®
308 CR
Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Features:
The Cat® 308 CR Mini Excavator delivers maximum power and performance SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE
in a mini size to help you work in a wide range of applications. Your safety is our top priority. The Cat Mini Excavator is designed to
help keep you safe on the job. A back-up camera, courtesy work lights
ALL DAY COMFORT and a fluorescent retractable seat belt are just a few of the safety
A sealed and pressurized cab is equipped with an improved air features we’ve built into the machine.
conditioning system, adjustable wrist rests and a suspension seat
to help keep you working comfortably all day long. SIMPLE SERVICE FOR LESS DOWNTIME
Maintenance is quick and easy on the Cat Mini Excavator.
EASY TO OPERATE Routine check points are easy to access at ground level with
Controls are easy to use and the intuitive Next Generation Monitor grouped service points and robust service panels.
provides customizable machine operator preferences and easy to read
machine information. LOWER OPERATING COSTS
Equipped with features such as auto idle, auto engine shutdown,
STICK STEER TRAVEL MODE and efficient hydraulics with a variable displacement pump, the
Moving around the job site is even easier with Cat Stick Steer. Cat Mini Excavator was designed with reducing your operating
Easily switch from traditional travel controls with levers and pedals costs in mind.
to joystick controls with a push of a button. The benefit of less effort
and improved control is in your hands! UNMATCHED DEALER SUPPORT
YourCat dealer is here to help you reach your business goals.
BIG PERFORMANCE IN A MINI DESIGN From providing equipment solutions to operator training to service
Increased lifting, swinging, travel and multi-functioning performance needs and beyond, your Cat dealer is ready to help.
help you get the job done more efficiently, and blade float allows for
easy clean up.
Specifications
Engine Weights
Engine Model Cat C3.3B Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* 8440 kg 18,610 lb
Rated Net Power @ 2,200 rpm Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** 9105 kg 20,077 lb
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 51.8 kW 69.5 hp
**Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, no counterweight,
ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269 operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket.
Gross Power **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, counterweight,
SAE J1995 55.4 kW 74.3 hp operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket.
Bore 94 mm 3.7 in
Stroke 120 mm 4.7 in Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Displacement 3.33 L 203 in3 Counterweight 250 kg 552 lb
Long Stick 66 kg 146 lb
Steel Tracks with Pads 341 kg 752 lb
308 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Travel System 8 7
Travel Speed – High 5.1 km/h 3.2 mph
Travel Speed – Low 3.1 km/h 1.9 mph
Maximum Traction Force – High Speed 27.8 kN 6,250 lbf 5
20
Maximum Traction Force – Low Speed 67.5 kN 15,175 lbf
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Ground Pressure – Minimum Weight 36.9 kPa 5.4 psi
Ground Pressure – Maximum Weight 39.8 kPa 5.8 psi 12 11
13
Gradeability (maximum) 30 degrees 9
10 14 21
15
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Service Refill Capacities 1
16
19
Cooling System 10.0 L 2.6 gal 17
18
Engine Oil 11.2 L 3.0 gal
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Fuel Tank 147 L 39 gal 4
Hydraulic Tank 53 L 14 gal
Dimensions
Hydraulic System 110 L 29 gal
Standard Stick Long Stick
Hydraulic System 1 Dig Depth 4108 mm (161.7 in) 4643 mm (182.8 in)
2 Vertical Wall 2991 mm (117.8 in) 3404 mm (134.0 in)
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
3 Maximum Reach 6949 mm (273.6 in) 7460 mm (293.7 in)
Pump Flow @ 2,400 rpm 167 L/min 44 gal/min
at Ground Level
Operating Pressure – Equipment 285 bar 4,134 psi
4 Maximum Reach 7141 mm (281.1 in) 7637 mm (300.7 in)
Operating Pressure – Travel 285 bar 4,134 psi
5 Maximum Dig Height 6736 mm (265.2 in) 7039 mm (277.1 in)
Operating Pressure – Swing 250 bar 3,626 psi
6 Maximum Dump Clearance 4760 mm (187.4 in) 5072 mm (199.7 in)
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit – Primary
7 Boom in Reach 3059 mm (120.4 in) 3215 mm (126.6 in)
Flow at Pump* 131 L/min 35 gal/min
8 Tail Swing
Pressure at Pump* 285 bar 4,134 psi
with Counterweight 1585 mm (62.4 in) 1585 mm (62.4 in)
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary
without Counterweight 1450 mm (57.1 in) 1450 mm (57.1 in)
Flow at Pump* 33 L/min 9 gal/min
9 Maximum Blade Height 370 mm (14.6 in) 370 mm (14.6 in)
Pressure at Pump* 285 bar 4,134 psi
10 Maximum Blade Depth 407 mm (16.0 in) 407 mm (16.0 in)
Digging Force – Stick (Standard) 42.3 kN 9,509 lbf
11 Height
Digging Force – Stick (Long) 35.7 kN 8,032 lbf
Boom Transport – 2430 mm (95.7 in) 2260 mm (89.0 in)
Digging Force – Bucket 62.0 kN 13,946 lbf No Tools*
*Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises Boom Working – 2660 mm (104.7 in) 3050 mm (120.1 in)
pressure goes down. With Tools**
12 Cab Height 2541 mm (100.0 in) 2541 mm (100.0 in)
Swing System 13 Swing Bearing Height 756 mm (29.7 in) 756 mm (29.7 in)
Machine Swing Speed 10.6 rpm 14 Overall Undercarriage 2880 mm (113.4 in) 2880 mm (113.4 in)
Length
Boom Swing – Left 60 degrees
15 Overall Shipping Length
Boom Swing – Right 50 degrees
with Counterweight 6706 mm (264 in) 6872 mm (270.6 in)***
without Counterweight 6574 mm (258.8 in) 6872 mm (270.6 in)***
Blade 16 Boom Swing Right 935 mm (36.8 in) 935 mm (36.8 in)
Width (Standard) 2300 mm 90.6 in 17 Boom Swing Left 604 mm (23.8 in) 604 mm (23.8 in)
Width (Wide) 2450 mm 96.5 in 18 Track Belt/Shoe Width 450 mm (17.7 in) 450 mm (17.7 in)
Height 431 mm 17 in 19 Overall Track Width 2300 mm (90.6 in) 2300 mm (90.6 in)
20 Ground Clearance 350 mm (13.8 in) 350 mm (13.8 in)
Certification – Cab 21 Stick Length 1820 mm (71.7 in) 2358 mm (92.8 in)
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 12117-2:2008
***Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) ISO 12117:1997
no attachments.
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
***Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with
attachments. Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
Sound ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.
Operator Sound Pressure 72 dB(A)
(ISO 6396:2008) Air Conditioning System
Average Exterior Sound Pressure 99 dB(A)
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated
(ISO 6395:2008)
greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430).
• European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent
of 1.430 metric tonnes.
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Lift Capacities – Minimum Configuration
Lift Point Radius 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Over Front Over Front Over Front
Blade Blade Over Blade Blade Over Blade Blade Over m
Lift Point Height Down Up Side Down Up Side Down Up Side (ft)
kg *2445 1870 1630 *2195 1490 1300 5.13
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb) (*5,391) (4,123) (3,594) (*4,840) (3,285) (2,867) (16.8)
(14.8 ft) kg *1625 1235 1075 5.74
Long Stick
(lb) (*3,583) (2,723) (2,370) (18.8)
kg *2770 1805 1565 *2130 1160 1010 5.90
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*6,108) (3,980) (3,451) (*4,697) (2,558) (2,227) (19.4)
(9.8 ft) kg *2400 1825 1580 *1585 995 865 6.42
Long Stick
(lb) (*5,292) (4,024) (3,484) (*3,495) (2,194) (1,907) (21.1)
kg *3345 1685 1450 *2305 1060 915 6.13
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*7,376) (3,715) (3,197) (*5,083) (2,337) (2,018) (20.1)
(4.9 ft) kg *3080 1685 1450 *1695 915 790 6.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*6,791) (3,715) (3,197) (*3,737) (2,018) (1,742) (21.8)
kg *3750 2970 2460 *3535 1600 1370 *2365 1090 945 5.89
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*8,269) (6,549) (5,424) (*7,795) (3,528) (3,021) (*5,215) (2,403) (2,084) (19.3)
(0 ft) kg *3845 2920 2405 *3480 1570 1340 *1990 935 805 6.42
Long Stick
(lb) (*8,478) (6,439) (5,303) (*7,673) (3,462) (2,955) (*4,388) (2,062) (1,775) (21.1)
Minimum Weight includes rubber belts, cab, operator, full fuel tank, no counterweight and no bucket.
Lift Capacities – Maximum Configuration
Lift Point Radius 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Over Front Over Front Over Front
Blade Blade Over Blade Blade Over Blade Blade Over m
Lift Point Height Down Up Side Down Up Side Down Up Side (ft)
kg *2445 2090 1820 *2195 1675 1460 5.13
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb) (*5,391) (4,608) (4,013) (*4,840) (3,693) (3,219) (16.8)
(14.8 ft) kg *1625 1395 1215 5.74
Long Stick
(lb) (*3,583) (3,076) (2,679) (18.8)
kg *2770 2025 1760 *2130 1315 1145 5.90
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*6,108) (4,465) (3,881) (*4,697) (2,900) (2,525) (19.4)
(9.8 ft) kg *2400 2045 1775 *1585 1135 990 6.42
Long Stick
(lb) (*5,292) (4,509) (3,914) (*3,495) (2,503) (2,183) (21.1)
kg *3345 1905 1645 *2305 1205 1050 6.13
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*7,376) (4,201) (3,627) (*5,083) (2,657) (2,315) (20.1)
(4.9 ft) kg *3080 1905 1640 *1695 1050 910 6.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*6,791) (4,201) (3,616) (*3,737) (2,315) (2,007) (21.8)
kg *3750 *3750 2795 *3535 1820 1565 *2365 1250 1080 5.89
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*8,269) (*8,269) (6,163) (*7,795) (4,013) (3,451) (*5,215) (2,756) (2,381) (19.3)
(0 ft) kg *3845 *3845 2745 *3480 1790 1535 *1990 1075 930 6.42
Long Stick
(lb) (*8,478) (*8,478) (6,053) (*7,673) (3,947) (3,385) (*4,388) (2,370) (2,051) (21.1)
Maximum Weight includes steel tracks with pads, cab, operator, full fuel tank, counterweight and no bucket.
*The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity rating standard ISO 10567:2007 and they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic
lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity. The excavator bucket weight is not included on this chart.
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Standard and Optional Equipment
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Standard Optional Standard Optional
ENGINE OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED)
Cat C3.3 Diesel Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) – Next Generation Advanced Monitor
Electronic Engine, Turbo, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (below are all included with Next Generation
Automatic Engine Idle Advanced Monitor option)
Automatic Engine Shutdown – Touch Screen
Automatic Swing Brake – Site Reference System
Automatic Two Speed Travel – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 & IP69K)
Fuel Water Separator with Indicator – Numeric Security Code
Radial Seal – Double Element Air Filter UNDERCARRIAGE
Extended Life Coolant, –37° C ( –37° F) Greased and Lubricated Track
HYDRAULICS Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
Electronic Variable Displacement Piston Pump Dozer Blade
Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics Wide Dozer Blade
Power On Demand Dozer Float
Hydraulic Temperature Monitoring Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge
Certified Accumulator Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
HYDO Advanced Hydraulic Oil Wide Steel Tracks (600 mm/23.6 in)
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT Steel Track with Rubber Pads
Top Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I Track Guides
ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008 BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES
Stick Steer Mode One Piece Boom (3400 mm/133.9 in)
Travel Cruise Control Standard Stick (1820 mm/71.7 in)
Control Pattern Changer Long Stick (2360 mm/92.9 in)
Adjustable Wrist Rests Front Shovel Capable – Pin-on/Manual
Molded Footrests Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler (not available in all regions)
Removable, Washable Floor Mat Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
Travel Pedals and Hand Levers Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
Cat Key with Passcode Option 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
Push to Start with Bluetooth® Key Boom Lowering Check Valve
HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control Stick Lowering Check Valve
Hydraulic Lockout Controls Certified Lifting Eye
Integrated Lower Front Window ELECTRICAL
Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage 12 Volt Electrical System
Rear Window Emergency Exit 60 Ampere Alternator
Fabric, High Back, Suspension Seat Circuit Breaker
Air Suspension Heated Seat 900 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in) Battery Disconnect
Coat Hook Ignition Key Stop Switch
Cup Holder Product Link Elite (regulations apply)
LED Interior Light Travel Alarm
Literature Holder Rearview Camera
Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards Rotating Beacon
12V Power Socket GUARDING
Radio – Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Microphone, Mesh Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I
USB (charging only) Heavy Duty Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
Skylight Overhead Cab Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
Signaling/Warning Horn Polycarbonate Front Window EN356 P5A
Cab and (left side) Boom Work Lights Track Guards
Utility Space for Mobile Phone OTHER
Rain Visor Additional Counterweight
Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66) Locks on External Enclosure Doors
– Jog Dial Interface Lockable Fuel Cap
– Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges Beacon Socket
– Maintenance and Machine Monitoring Rear Reflectors
– Performance and Machine Adjustments Water Jacket Heater
–N umeric Security Code Refueling Pump
–M ultiple Languages Variable Angle Boom (refer to 308 CR VAB brochure
–C amera Ready (IP68 & IP69K) for VAB specs and additional information)
–H our Meter with Wake Up Switch
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