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Making the Most of Your Mini Excavator
You made the right choice on your new mini excavator, now let’s make the most of it. Don’t be fooled by its seemingly compact size, this versatile, power-packed machine can do it all. You might be wondering how and if so, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you'll find safety tips, attachment guides, daily maintenance advice, ways to get connected for help and more. Welcome to your all-inclusive mini excavator resource library.
Video Resources
301-310 Mini Excavators
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A Better-Engineered Flail Mower
When you're looking to make quick work of shrubs and saplings, our flail mower makes a great choice. Watch as Cat product expert Alex Gajewski walks through the features of the attachment and puts it to work.
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A Crowd Favorite
See your favorite machine in action as Precision Contractors of Utah puts it to the test. They know saving time saves money, and the Cat® 305 CR Mini Excavator helps their team do exactly that.
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A simple job? Replacing your fuel filter.
Keeping your mini excavator in good working condition means being committed to regular maintenance. Fuel filter service is a key part of this. The good news is that accessing and changing your fuel filter is a routine task that can be done in just a few minutes.
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Break It Up
The Cat® B8 hammer is the versatile tool you need for your mini excavator. Whether you're breaking up asphalt or prepping a new job site, this hammer delivers unmatched power and performance.
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Buckets For Any Application
Dig deeper into the bucket offerings for your mini excavator. Engineered to stand up to the toughest jobs, Cat® buckets can help you work more efficiently on almost any job site.
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Compact Efficiency
It’s time to get down to business. Luckily, you have a versatile team player on your side now – the Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavator. Get ready to get any job done efficiently with true Caterpillar® power and support backing you.
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Cruise Along
The new stick steer and cruise control features on the next generation Cat® mini excavators are a game changer. Now traveling across job sites or maintaining speed while mowing or mulching is easier than ever. Watch this video to learn more.
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Daily Maintenance and Inspections
Watch our step-by-step guide to daily inspections, so you can be sure your machine is in peak operating condition.
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Daily Maintenance and Inspections
Watch our step-by-step guide to daily inspections, so you can be sure your machine is in peak operating condition.
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Daily Maintenance and Inspections
Watch our step-by-step guide to daily inspections, so you can be sure your machine is in peak operating condition.
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Daily Maintenance and Inspections
Watch our step-by-step guide to daily inspections, so you can be sure your machine is in peak operating condition.
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Do the Twist
Don’t move, operation just got easier. With the Cat® Tiltrotator system, you don’t need to move your machine to maneuver obstacles on the job site. Work smarter, not harder.
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Get Cruisin'
Cruise control settings allow you to focus on precision and operation. Operate confidently with your mini excavator’s cruise control settings.
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Get the Grease
Proper greasing can help prevent damage and premature wear to your components. Follow these tips on greasing the swing bearing and swing gear on your mini excavator.
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Get to Know Your Machine
It’s time to get down to business. Luckily, you have a versatile team player on your side now – the Next Generation Cat® mini excavator. Get ready to get any job done efficiently with true Cat power and support backing you.
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Greasing Zerks Help You Avoid the Breaking Point
If you want your mini excavator at its best, you have to pay close attention to regular service intervals and key greasing zerks. This might seem minor, but it's actually quite critical. Especially over time.
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Hammer Time
Do it yourself and do it with confidence. The hammer maintenance kit gives you the opportunity to service your hammer attachment with easy-to-follow steps.
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How to Change Your Air Filter
Fuel your mini excavator for productivity and longevity by regularly replacing the fuel filter. Watch this video to learn how.
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How to Change Your Fuel Filter
Fuel your mini excavator for productivity and longevity by regularly replacing the fuel filter. Watch this video to learn how.
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Improve Versatility
A thumb attachment transforms your bucket, allowing you to grab, place, pick and sort materials with your machine. See how you can use a thumb on the job site.
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It's easy to switch to front shovel mode. And quick.
With the Cat® mini excavator, it's simple to spin your bucket around to tackle tasks that require you to dig under pipes or sidewalks. Watch how quickly this can be adjusted
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Keep It Clean
Depending on the type of soil underfoot, the undercarriage on your mini excavator might need more frequent cleaning. Watch this video to learn more about cleaning the undercarriage and maintaining this vital component on your machine.
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Keep Your Cool
When the weather starts to warm up, don't forget to optimize the air conditioning performance in your mini excavator. Follow these tips to keep your cab cool and comfortable.
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Learn All That Your Compass Monitor Can Do
A COMPASS monitor gives you a lot. An automatic engine-idle selection. Adjustable auxiliary-flow control for attachments. A strong, anti-theft system, and more. Watch the videos and see how simple it is to customize your mini excavator.
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Light the Way
Did you know you can change the duration of the courtesy lights on your mini excavator? Watch this video to learn how to set your lights and safely navigate dark job sites.
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Light the Way
From the early mornings to the late evenings, your visibility in the dark is essential. Operate with confidence even when the sun goes down with this easy LED light upgrade.
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Light the Way
As an operator, your visibility is essential for efficiency and safety. With the LED light kit, you get a brighter and more reliable light source. Check out these simple instructions on how to install them on your mini excavator.
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Maintenance Ensures Your Machine Goes the Extra Mile
A Cat® Mini Excavator is the right tool for many jobs. Keep your machine in solid working condition by following day-to-day maintenance tips and strategies. Evaluating your machine each day is a good habit to get in.
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Maintenance Made Easy
The new tilt-up cab on the 1-3.5 ton next generation Cat® Mini Excavators makes it easy to reach all service points for major service and repairs. Watch this video to learn how to tilt the cab or canopy back and repair your machine.
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Master Maneuvers
Cat® technology just made your job easier. The Cat® Tilt Rotate System allows you to maneuver 360 degrees around obstacles without repositioning your machine.
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On Display
The new standard monitor on next generation Cat® mini excavators lets you set configurations, change settings, monitor machine conditions and more. Watch this video to get a step-by-step guide on how to use the new monitor and its features.
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Operate Your Way
Your mini excavator is programmed with general settings to suit most operators. However, customizing your controls will optimize your machine for your work.
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Operate Your Way
Your mini excavator is programmed with general settings to suit most operators. However, customizing your controls will optimize your machine for your work.
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Password Protected
Keep your equipment safe and secure by regularly updating your mini excavator's password. If you need a refresher on how to change your password, follow this step-by-step guide.
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Practice Makes Perfect
Watch and learn how the Cat® Monitor Simulator App demonstrates the features of your machine’s monitor. Whether you’re new to the game, need a refresher or simply want to explore every function, this app is for you.
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Reach Further With the Dual Lock™ Tilt Coupler
When you require 180 degrees of rotation to access hard-to-reach areas, you'll see the value of the Cat® Dual Lock™ Tilt Coupler, which offers both standard digging and front shovel modes.
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Ready, Set, Flow
Believe it or not, operating your mini excavator just got more efficient. As you switch attachments, use the work tool select feature in the monitor to easily set the recommended flow to optimize your machine and attachment.
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Safety First
Safety is critical on the job site. Keep your crew safe and your machine running strong by following these tips for mini excavator operation.
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Safety is Our Priority
Follow these best practices to keep your crew and machine safe from injury and damage.
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Safety is Our Priority
Follow these best practices to keep your crew and machine safe from injury and damage.
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Set Up Excavator Mode
Set up excavator mode with the right-hand joystick on your mini excavator with “Stick Steer Modes.” Customize this for optimal operation.
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Set Up Excavator Mode
Set up excavator mode with the right-hand joystick on your mini excavator with “Stick Steer Modes.” Customize this for optimal operation.
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Shortcuts to Efficiency
By setting shortcuts on your mini excavator, you can have access to those settings you need right on your monitor for easier, more efficient operating.
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Shortcuts to Efficiency
By setting shortcuts on your mini excavator, you can have access to those settings you need right on your monitor for easier, more efficient operating.
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Switch To Stick
Customize how you operate your mini excavator by switching to stick steer or adjusting other operating features to suit your needs.
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Switching attachments should be easy. With the dual lock manual coupler, it is.
Your Cat® mini excavator is outfitted with a Dual Lock™ manual coupler, which makes every workday a bit easier. Just place the boom and stick in position. Then grab a wrench to get ready for the next Cat attachment.
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Take care of your air filter. Take care of your machine.
When you're in a cab eight or more hours a day, air quality is a very important factor. The good news is with the Cat® mini excavator, we have made it easy for you to stay on top of the condition of this filter.
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The Information To Have Before You Turn The Key
You're ready to start the engine of your new Cat® Mini Excavator. Before you do, take a few minutes to get familiar with some of the basic features and settings. Get the overview of what you need to know – fast.
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This is the Only Mulcher You Need
When you need to clear brush quickly, you can rely on the mulcher attachment for your Cat® mini excavator. Better yet, our mulchers offer you a 3-year Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) – something the competition doesn't offer.
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Tune In
Bluetooth capabilities in your mini excavator allow you to answer calls hands-free and listen to your music. When work is tough, you can still operate comfortably.
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Tune In
Bluetooth capabilities in your mini excavator allow you to answer calls hands-free and listen to your music. When work is tough, you can still operate comfortably.
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Work Safer
Stay safe when operating your new mini excavator. Here are the safety features you need to know.
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You wanted a better ripper. We designed one.
One new Cat® attachment that you should definitely check out is our all-new ripper. It can be used with a pin grabber coupler, coupler and thumb or as a pin-on attachment. When used with our Dual Lock™ pin grabber coupler, rippers are easily interchangeable with Cat buckets.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavator. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a next generation Cat® mini excavator. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Cat® Mini Excavator. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Next Generation Cat® mini excavator. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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Your sight matters. We'll give that to you.
With a Cat® mini excavator, you'll get a better view of what your machine can do and the job site you're working at. Learn how our sight reference feature helps you access critical machine information at a glance and how our rearview camera can make each of your movements safer
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Experience Your Equipment Virtually
Explore your machine with our virtual product tour experience.
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- Net Power
- 21 hp
- 15.7 kW
- Operating Weight
- 3913 lb
- 1775 kg
- Dig Depth
- 100 in
- 2540 mm
301.5
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- Net Power
- 21 hp
- 15.7 kW
- Operating Weight
- 4473 lb
- 2029 kg
- Dig Depth
- 101.2 in
- 2570 mm
301.8
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- Net Power
- 21 hp
- 15.7 kW
- Operating Weight
- 4987 lb
- 2262 kg
- Dig Depth
- 101.2 in
- 2570 mm
302 CR
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- Net Power
- 23.6 hp
- 17.6 kW
- Operating Weight
- 6725 lb
- 3050 kg
- Dig Depth
- 106.7 in
- 2710 mm
302.7 CR
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- Net Power
- 23.6 hp
- 17.6 kW
- Operating Weight
- 7817 lb
- 3545 kg
- Dig Depth
- 116.1 in
- 2950 mm
303 CR
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- Net Power
- 23.6 hp
- 17.6 kW
- Operating Weight
- 9239 lb
- 4190 kg
- Dig Depth
- 122.4 in
- 3110 mm
303.5 CR
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- Net Power
- 55.9 hp
- 41.7 kW
- Operating Weight
- 15766 lb
- 7150 kg
- Dig Depth
- 162 in
- 4110 mm
306 CR
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- Net Power
- 54.8 hp
- 40.9 kW
- Operating Weight
- 17905 lb
- 8120 kg
- Dig Depth
- 182.8 in
- 4642 mm
307.5 - Tier 4 / Stage V
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- Net Power
- 69.5 hp
- 51.8 kW
- Operating Weight
- 18493 lb
- 8387 kg
- Dig Depth
- 182.8 in
- 4643 mm
308 CR
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- Net Power
- 69.5 hp
- 51.8 kW
- Operating Weight
- 21091 lb
- 9565 kg
- Dig Depth
- 182.8 in
- 4642 mm
309 CR
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- Net Power
- 69.5 hp
- 51.8 kW
- Operating Weight
- 23002 lb
- 10432 kg
- Dig Depth
- 205.2 in
- 5211 mm
310 - Tier 4 / Stage V
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Maintenance Support
Looking for tips, guidance and tools to maintain your equipment? Look no further. We’ve got what you need to keep your equipment running strong.
Attachment Resources
Chock full of ways to transform your mini excavator, the attachment guide will show you everything your machine is capable of. Never turn down a job again, your new machine can do it all.
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Parts Reference Guide
Always looking for ways to improve is a good practice for any business and it can start with your machine. In the parts guide, find repair and enhancement opportunities for your mini excavator.
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Digital Solutions
Cat® digital solutions give you access to all the data you need to keep your equipment on the job site.
Financial Resources
Spend less time behind the scenes and more time on site when you get your numbers right. Our financial resources are here to help you run business, so you can get back to doing the work.
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