309 CR Mini Excavator
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Mini Excavators 309 CR

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Key Specs

Net Power
69 hp
51.2 kW
Operating Weight
20870 lb
9465 kg
Dig Depth
161.7 in
4108 mm

Overview

Mini Excavators Inspired by Our Customers

The Cat® 309 CR Mini Excavator delivers maximum power and performance in a mini size to help you work in a wide range of applications.The 309 CR also features high flow hydraulics to handle power hungry attachments such as mulchers and brushcutters.

Benefits

4 Industry First Features

Cat Exclusives in a Mini Excavator

Up to 10% Lower Total Ownership Costs

with improved fuel efficiency and longer service intervals

Up to 20% More Performance

with customizable operator settings and improvements in lift, swing, travel and multifunction

Product Specifications for 309 CR

Operating Weight 20870 lb 9465 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* 18886 lb 8565 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** 20870 lb 9465 kg
Note (1) *Minimum Weight is based on steel tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket. *Minimum Weight is based on steel tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket.
Note (2) **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket. **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket.
Dig Depth 161.7 in 4108 mm
Vertical Wall 117.8 in 2991 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 273.6 in 6949 mm
Maximum Reach 281.1 in 7141 mm
Maximum Dig Height 265.2 in 6736 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 187.4 in 4760 mm
Boom In Reach 120.4 in 3059 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 62.4 in 1585 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 57.1 in 1450 mm
Maximum Blade Height 16.1 in 408 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 26 in 671 mm
Height - Boom Transport - No Tools* 95.7 in 2430 mm
Height - Boom Working - With Tools** 104.7 in 2660 mm
Cab Height 100 in 2541 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 29.7 in 756 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 126 in 3200 mm
Overall Shipping Length - with Counterweight 266.7 in 6774 mm
Overall Shipping Length - without Counterweight 266.7 in 6774 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width 17.7 in 450 mm
O/A Track Width 97.2 in 2470 mm
Ground Clearance 14 in 356 mm
Stick Length 71.8 in 1820 mm
Note *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments. *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments.
Note (1) **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments Standard Stick offers only one pin position. **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
Note (2) ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine. ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.
Counterweight 552 lb 250 kg
Long Stick 146 lb 66 kg
Steel Tracks with Pads 728 lb 330 kg
Travel Speed - High 3.1 mile/h 4.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Low 1.6 mile/h 2.6 km/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 6497 lb 28.9 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 19064 lb 84.8 kN
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight 5.4 psi 37.5 kPa
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight 6 psi 41.4 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum 30 degrees 30 degrees
Cooling System 2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Engine Oil 2.3 gal (US) 8.8 l
Fuel Tank 39 gal (US) 147 l
Hydraulic Tank 14 gal (US) 53 l
Hydraulic System 29 gal (US) 110 l
Type Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm 62 gpm 233 L/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment 4134 psi 285 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel 4134 psi 285 bar
Operating Pressure - Swing 3626 psi 250 bar
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow at Pump 35 gpm 131 L/min
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure at Pump 4134 psi 285 bar
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - High Flow - Flow at Pump 37 gpm 140 L/min
Maximum Auxiliary Circuit - High Flow - Pressure at Pump 4134 lbf/in 285 bar
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 9500 lb 42.3 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Long 8023 lb 35.7 kN
Digging Force - Bucket 13943 lb 62 kN
Note Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down. Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Machine Swing Speed 10 r/min 10 r/min
Boom Swing - Left 60 degrees 60 degrees
Boom Swing - Right 50 degrees 50 degrees
Width - Standard 97 in 2470 mm
Width - Wide 104 in 2640 mm
Height 17 in 431 mm
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Dig Depth 182.8 in 4642 mm
Vertical Wall 134 in 3404 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 293.7 in 7460 mm
Maximum Reach 300.7 in 7637 mm
Maximum Dig Height 277.1 in 7039 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 199.7 in 5072 mm
Boom In Reach 126.6 in 3215 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 62.4 in 1585 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 57.1 in 1450 mm
Maximum Blade Height 16.1 in 408 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 26 in 671 mm
Height - Boom Transport - No Tools* 89 in 2260 mm
Height - Boom Working - With Tools** 120.1 in 3050 mm
Cab Height 100 in 2541 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 29.7 in 756 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 126 in 3200 mm
Overall Shipping Length - with Counterweight 7052 mm (277.6 in)*** 7052 mm (277.6 in)***
Overall Shipping Length - without Counterweight 7052 mm (277.6 in)*** 7052 mm (277.6 in)***
Track Belt/Shoe Width 17.7 in 450 mm
O/A Track Width 97.2 in 2470 mm
Ground Clearance 14 in 356 mm
Stick Length 92.8 in 2358 mm
Note *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments. *Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments.
Note (1) **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments Standard Stick offers only one pin position. **Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
Note (2) ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine. ***With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe).
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 99 dB(A) 99 dB(A)
Note European Union Directive "2000/14/EC" European Union Directive "2000/14/EC"
Recyclability 96% 96%
Note The 309 CR specifications are based on a machine configured with a Long (L) Undercarriage. The 309 CR specifications are based on a machine configured with a Long (L) Undercarriage.
Net Power 69 hp 51.2 kW
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC 69 hp 51.2 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396 55.4 kW 74.3 hp
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V Cat C2.8 Turbo Cat C2.8 Turbo
Bore 3.5 in 90 mm
Stroke 4.3 in 110 mm
Displacement 171 in³ 2.8 l
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269 69.5 hp 51.8 kW

309 CR Standard Equipment

ENGINE

  • Cat C2.8 Diesel Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) – Electronic Engine, Turbo, Fit-For-Life Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Aftertreatment System
  • Automatic Engine Idle
  • Automatic Engine Shutdown
  • Automatic Swing Brake
  • Automatic Two Speed Travel
  • Fuel Water Separator with Indicator
  • Radial Seal – Double Element Air Filter
  • Extended Life Coolant, –37° C (–35° F)

HYDRAULICS

  • Electronic Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
  • Dedicated Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
  • Power On Demand
  • Hydraulic Temperature Monitoring
  • Certified Accumulator
  • HYDO Advanced Hydraulic Oil
  • Ecology Drain

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
  • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
  • Stick Steer Mode
  • Travel Cruise Control
  • Control Pattern Changer
  • Adjustable Wrist Rests
  • Molded Footrests
  • Removable, Washable Floor Mat
  • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Cat Key with Passcode Option
  • HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
  • Hydraulic Lockout Controls
  • Integrated Lower Front Window
  • Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage
  • Rear Window Emergency Exit
  • Cab Mirrors (vary by region)
  • Fabric, High Back, Suspension Seat
  • Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
  • Coat Hook
  • Cup Holder
  • LED Interior Light
  • Literature Holder
  • Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards
  • 12V Power Socket
  • Radio – Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only)
  • Skylight
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • Cab and (left side) Boom Work Lights
  • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
  • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
    – Jog Dial Interface
    – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
    – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
    – Performance and Machine Adjustments
    – Numeric Security Code
    – Multiple Languages
    – Camera Ready (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch

TECHNOLOGY (availability varies by region)

  • Product Link™ Elite (regulations apply)

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Greased and Lubricated Track
  • Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
  • Dozer Blade
  • Dozer Float
  • Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge

BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES

  • One Piece Boom (3400 mm/133.9 in)
  • Standard Stick (1820 mm/71.7 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-on/Manual Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler (not available in all regions)
  • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)

ELECTRICAL

  • 12 Volt Electrical System
  • 60 Ampere Alternator
  • Circuit Breaker
  • 900 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
  • Ignition Key Stop Switch
  • Travel Alarm

GUARDING

  • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

OTHER

  • Locks on External Enclosure Doors
  • Lockable Fuel Cap
  • Beacon Socket
  • Rear Reflectors

309 CR Optional Equipment

HYDRAULICS

  • Third Auxiliary

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Push to Start with Bluetooth® Key
  • Air Suspension Heated Seat
  • Seat Belt Reminder System
  • Rain Visor
  • Next Generation Advanced Monitor (below are all included with Next Generation Advanced Monitor option)
    – Touch Screen
    – Site Reference System
    – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 & IP69K)
    – Numeric Security Code

TECHNOLOGY (availability varies by region)

  • Ease of Use Indicate
  • Ease of Use E-Fence
  • Ease of Use Laser Catcher
  • Cat Grade Advanced 2D
  • Cat Grade 3D

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Wide Dozer Blade
  • Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
  • Wide Steel Tracks (600 mm/23.6 in)
  • Steel Track with Rubber Pads
  • Track Guides

BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES

  • Long Stick (2360 mm/92.9 in)
  • Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
  • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines with Case Drain
  • Boom Lowering Check Valve
  • Stick Lowering Check Valve
  • Certified Lifting Eye

ELECTRICAL

  • Rear and Side Camera
  • Rotating Beacon

GUARDING

  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
  • Front Guard (Mesh) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
  • Front Guard (Heavy Duty) ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
  • Track Guards

OTHER

  • Counterweight (250 kg/551 lb)
  • Counterweight (500 kg/1103 lb)
  • Water Jacket Heater
  • Refueling Pump
  • Variable Angle Boom (refer to 309 CR VAB brochure for VAB specs and additional information)

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