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303 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 303 CR Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Net Power
23.6 HP
Operating Weight
7817 lb
Dig Depth
116.1 in
Engine Model
C1.1 Turbo

Engine

Net Power
23.6HP
Engine Model
C1.1 Turbo
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
24.7HP
Bore
3in
Stroke
3.2in
Displacement
69in³
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
23.6HP
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.

Weights

Operating Weight
7817lb
Note (1)
*Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, bucket and no extra counterweight.
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***
6791lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
6670lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
6924lb
Note (3)
***CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
7552lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***
7012lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
7817lb
Note (2)
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight.

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dig Depth
116.1in
Boom Height - Shipping Position
75.6in
Tail Swing with Counterweight
35in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8in
Maximum Reach
206.3in
Boom In Reach
74.2in
Boom Swing - Right
34.3in
Tail Swing
33.3in
Maximum Dump Clearance
130.3in
Ground Clearance
12.2in
O/A Undercarriage Length
81.5in
O/A Shipping Height
97.6in
Track Width - Expanded
61in
Maximum Blade Depth
21.1in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
201.2in
Stick Length
61.4in
Overall Shipping Length*
179.5in
Maximum Dig Height
183.1in
Swing Bearing - Height
22.4in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Tail Swing without Counterweight
30.5in
Maximum Blade Height
15.2in
Boom Swing - Left
25.2in
Vertical Wall
81.5in

Blade

Height
13.8in
Width
61in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Blade Depth
21.1in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
30.5in
Maximum Dig Height
177.6in
O/A Undercarriage Length
81.5in
Boom Height - Shipping Position
63in
Vertical Wall
71.7in
Overall Shipping Length*
177.6in
Boom Swing - Left
25.2in
O/A Shipping Height
97.6in
Track Shoe Width
61in
Boom Swing - Right
34.3in
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight
35in
Swing Bearing - Height
22.4in
Tail Swing
33.3in
Maximum Blade Height
15.2in
Dig Depth
104.3in
Maximum Dump Clearance
124.8in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
190.2in
Maximum Reach
196.1in
Ground Clearance
12.2in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8in
Boom In Reach
68.9in
Stick Length
49.6in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Swing System

Boom Swing - Right
50°
Machine Swing Speed
9r/min
Boom Swing - Left
75°

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
94dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
78dB(A)
Note
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
17gal/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553psi
Operating Pressure - Swing
2553psi
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
26gal/min
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
3732lbf
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553psi
Digging Force - Bucket
6385lbf
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
7gal/min
Digging Force - Stick - Long
3327lbf
Note
* Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
4.7psi
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
4psi
Travel Speed - High
2.8mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
7059lbf
Travel Speed - Low
1.6mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
3305lbf

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
1.1gal (US)
Fuel Tank
11.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
4.8gal (US)
Engine Oil
1.1gal (US)
Hydraulic System
9.2gal (US)

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Counterweight
221lb
Cab
254lb
Steel Tracks
276lb
Long Stick
55lb
Extra Counterweight
551lb

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997

Sustainability

Recyclability
95%

Standard Equipment:

  • Engine
    • Cat C1.1 Turbo Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)
    • Automatic Engine Idle
    • Automatic Engine Shutdown
    • Automatic Two Speed Travel
    • Fuel Water Separator
    • Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
    • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
    • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
  • Hydraulics
    • Smart Tech Electronic Pump
    • Accumulator
    • Automatic Swing Brake
    • Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
    • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
    • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects
  • Guarding
    • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I
  • Operator Environment
    • Tilt-up Canopy or Tilt-Up Cab
    • ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
    • TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
    • Next Generation Advanced Monitor
      – Touch Screen
      – Site Reference System
      – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 and IP69K)
      – Numeric Security Code
    • Stick Steer Mode
    • Travel Cruise Control
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • Adjustable Wrist Rests
    • Washable Floor Mat
    • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Machine Security
    • Machine Security – Standard Key with Pass Code
    • Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
    • Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
    • Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
    • Coat Hook
    • Cup Holder
    • Storage Pocket
    • Skylight
    • Mounting Bosses for Front
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • Interior Light (Cab only)
    • Boom Light, Halogen
    • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
    • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
      – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
      – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
      – Performance and Machine Adjustments
      – Numeric Security Code
      – Multiple Languages
      – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
      – Jog Dial (cab only)
  • Undercarriage
    • Rubber Belt (300 mm/11.8 in wide)
    • Dozer Blade
    • Dozer Blade Float
    • Tie Downs on Track Frame
  • Boom, Stick And Linkages
    • One Piece Boom (2200 mm/86.6 in)
    • Standard Stick (1260 mm/49.6 in)
    • Front Shovel Capable – Hydraulic Coupler
    • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-On
    • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
    • Certified Lifting Eye (optional in some regions)
  • Electrical
    • 12 Volt Battery
    • Software (machine and monitor)
    • Maintenance Free Battery
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • 12 Volt Power Socket

Optional Equipment:

  • Operator Environment
    • Cab with Air Conditioning
    • Cab with Heater
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Machine Security – Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
    • Vinyl Non-Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • LED Front Lights
    • LED Front and Rear Lights
    • LED Boom Light
    • Mirrors Left and Right
    • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)
    • Seat Belt Reminder System
  • Undercarriage
    • Steel Track (300 mm/11.8 in wide)
  • Boom, Stick And Linkages
    • Long Stick (1560 mm/61.4 in)
    • Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
    • Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
    • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • Boom Lowering Check Valve
    • Stick Lowering Check Valve
    • Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines (not available in all regions)
  • Electrical
    • Battery Disconnect
    • Product Link PL243 (regulations apply)
    • Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply)
    • Travel Alarm (standard in some regions)
  • Guarding
    • Polycarbonate Front Guard (ISO 10262:1998 Level I and EN356 P5A)
    • Polycarbonate Half Height Front Guard (Canopy only)
  • Other
    • Bio Oil Capable
    • Eco Drain
    • Water Jacket Heater

490 mm (19 in) Ripper

Shank Length
19.3 in
Weight
99.2 lb
Overall Length
25.9 in

B2s Silenced Hydraulic Hammer

Operating Weight - With Tool
257.5 lb
Energy Class
213.9 ft·lbf
Machine Class
1-3 Ton Mini Excavators

B2 Non-Sillenced Hydraulic Hammer

Operating Weight - With Tool
252.9 lb
Energy Class
213.9 ft·lbf
Machine Class
1-3 Ton Mini Excavators

S-40 Pin Grabber S Type Coupler With Secure Lock For 3 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
94.8 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
4409.2 lb
Width
10 in

S-40 Pin Grabber S Type Coupler For 3 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
92.6 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
4409.2 lb
Width
10 in

Manual Dual Lock™ Pin Grabber Coupler For 3-4 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
81.6 lb
Width
10.6 in
Length
16.9 in

Hydraulic Dual Lock™ Pin Grabber Coupler For 3-4 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
90.4 lb
Width
9.9 in
Length
16.7 in

559 mm (22 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
21.8 in
Number of Wheels
4
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

559 mm (22 in) 3-4 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
21.8 in
Number of Wheels
4
Machine Class
3-4 Ton Mini Excavators

406 mm (16 in) 3-4 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
15.7 in
Number of Wheels
3
Machine Class
3-4 Ton Mini Excavators

406 mm (16 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
15.7 in
Number of Wheels
3
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

305 mm (12 in) 3-4 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
10.7 in
Number of Wheels
2
Machine Class
3-4 Ton Mini Excavators

305 mm (12 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
10.7 in
Number of Wheels
2
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

914 mm (36 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
36 in
Capacity
7.1 ft³
Weight
293.2 lb

619 mm (24 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
24.4 in
Capacity
4.2 ft³
Weight
216.1 lb

508 mm (20 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
20 in
Capacity
3.3 ft³
Weight
191.8 lb

406 mm (16 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
16 in
Capacity
2.5 ft³
Weight
163.1 lb

305 mm (12 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
12 in
Capacity
1.7 ft³
Weight
143.3 lb

1400 mm (55 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
55.1 in
Capacity
7 ft³
Weight
259.2 lb

1200 mm (47 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
47.2 in
Capacity
5.9 ft³
Weight
235.7 lb

1000 mm (39 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
39.4 in
Capacity
4.8 ft³
Weight
240.1 lb

A41 Auger

Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
3038.8 lb/ft
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Single Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
3 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On

A23

Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
1699.3 lb/ft
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Direct Drive
Mounting Bracket Design
3 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On

326 mm (13 in) 8 Teeth/2 Tine Utility Thumb for 3 Ton Mini Excavators

Length
30.4 in
Stored Height
11.5 in
Overall Width
12.8 in

Specifications

Standard/Optional Features

Attachments