CAT 301.4C – efficiency and trouble-free operation

A recently used CAT 301.4C mini excavator has just appeared in our offer. What are its benefits and why is it worth buying?

CAT brand produces mini excavators with a weight range from 1 to 10 tons and offers C /CAT 301.4C/, D and E machines. CAT excavators are characterized by high work efficiency and reliability, even in very difficult conditions. Their small size guarantees work in hard-to-reach places, directly next to fences or other vertical obstacles, such as walls.

CAT 301.4C mini excavator

The excavator is equipped with a 17.68 kW engine that works with a load sensing hydraulic system. This translates into great digging performance and smooth control. The boom cylinder is located above the boom structure, which ensures long durability of the machine. The Cat 301.4C mini excavator has much shorter hydraulic hoses because the connectors are located close to the work tool. This significantly reduces the risk of damage. The cables run inside the boom, which provides additional protection.

Cat 301.4C is a great comfort. Ergonomic control layout, travel pedals and adjustable wrist rests are engineered to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.

The main valve and hydraulic hoses are easily accessible, as are daily service points and regular maintenance. Excavator around the entire circumference has protections in the form of steel panels. The pins were attached to the blade, which eliminated the danger of being lost.

The parameters

301.4C delivers 16 kN of bucket force, ideal for dealing with heavy ground and tough applications. The maximum digging depth is 2.2 m, maximum digging height is 3393 mm and the digging radius is 3700 mm. Maximum dumping height is 2403 mm. Excavator course, you can use a wide range of work tools (hammers, drills earth etc.).

Its small dimensions allow for easy transport from place to place. The excavator also has an extending undercarriage and a blade (caterpillars extend up to 1300 mm), thanks to which it can easily pass through narrow corridors and doors. It also guarantees greater stability during work.

The advantages of mini excavators

Mini excavators are a great solution for many companies not only in the broad sense bulilding industry. This is a good solution for those companies that specialize, for example, in water supply services. A mini excavator is also a brilliant solution for small, often single-person, small construction work. CAT mini excavators are very popular, but the price of new machines is relatively high. However, it is worth thinking about the secondary market, where we will find mini-excavators of prestigious brands not only in great condition, but also at a great price. Naturally, they will be slightly older models, but their technical conditions are not less magnificient then in newer ones. We recommend a used CAT 301.4C excavator, which has recently been included in our offer. The machine is in excellent condition – it left the salon in 2016, and its original mileage is only 843 mtg.