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Net Power

23.6 hp

Operating Weight

7817 lb

Dig Depth

116.1 in

303 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

ABOUT THE 303 CR

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

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Net Power
23.6hp
Engine Model
C1.1 Turbo
Net Power – 2,400 rpm – ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
23.6hp
Net Power – ISO 9249
24.7hp
Bore
3in
Stroke
3.2in
Displacement
69in³
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.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at the rated speed of 2,400 rpm and the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
Operating Weight
7817lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
6670lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
7552lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
6924lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
7817lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***
6791lb
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***
7012lb
Note (1)
*Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, no bucket and extra counterweight.
Note (2)
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, no bucket and extra counterweight.
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.
Dig Depth
116.1in
Vertical Wall
81.5in
Maximum Reach – Ground Level
201.2in
Maximum Reach
206.3in
Maximum Dig Height
183.1in
Maximum Dump Clearance
130.3in
Boom In Reach
74.2in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
30.5in
Tail Swing – with Extra Counterweight
35in
Maximum Blade Depth
21.1in
Maximum Blade Height
15.2in
Boom Height – Shipping Position
75.6in
O/A Shipping Height
97.6in
Swing Bearing – Height
22.4in
O/A Undercarriage Length
81.5in
Overall Shipping Length*
179.5in
Boom Swing – Right
34.3in
Boom Swing – Left
25.2in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8in
Track Width
61in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
12.2in
Stick Length
61.4in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Recyclability
95%
Cab
254lb
Counterweight
221lb
Extra Counterweight
551lb
Long Stick
55lb
Steel Tracks
276lb
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
78dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
94dB(A)
Note
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
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
Cooling System
1.1gal (US)
Engine Oil
1.1gal (US)
Fuel Tank
11.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
4.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System
9.2gal (US)
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Travel Speed – High
2.8mile/h
Travel Speed – Low
1.6mile/h
Maximum Traction Force – High Speed
3305lbf
Maximum Traction Force – Low Speed
7059lbf
Ground Pressure – Minimum Weight
4psi
Ground Pressure – Maximum Weight
4.7psi
Gradeability – Maximum
30 degrees
Dig Depth
104.3in
Vertical Wall
71.7in
Maximum Reach – Ground Level
190.2in
Maximum Reach
196.1in
Maximum Dig Height
177.6in
Maximum Dump Clearance
124.8in
Boom In Reach
68.9in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
30.5in
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight
35in
Maximum Blade Depth
21.1in
Maximum Blade Height
15.2in
Boom Height – Shipping Position
63in
O/A Shipping Height
97.6in
Swing Bearing – Height
22.4in
O/A Undercarriage Length
81.5in
Overall Shipping Length*
177.6in
Boom Swing – Right
34.3in
Boom Swing – Left
25.2in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8in
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
12.2in
Stick Length
49.6in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
26gpm
Operating Pressure – Equipment
3553psi
Operating Pressure – Travel
3553psi
Operating Pressure – Swing
2553psi
Auxiliary Circuit – Primary – Flow
17gpm
Auxiliary Circuit – Primary – Pressure
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary – Flow
7gpm
Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary – Pressure
3553psi
Digging Force – Stick – Standard
3732lbf
Digging Force – Stick – Long
3327lbf
Digging Force – Bucket
6385lbf
Note
* Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Machine Swing Speed
9r/min
Boom Swing – Left
75°
Boom Swing – Right
50°
Width
61in
Height
13.8in
  • Engine
    • Cat C1.1 Turbo Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)
    • Cat C1.1 Turbo Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)
    • Automatic Engine Idle
    • Automatic Engine Idle
    • Automatic Engine Shutdown
    • Automatic Engine Shutdown
    • Automatic Two Speed Travel
    • Automatic Two Speed Travel
    • Fuel Water Separator
    • Fuel Water Separator
    • Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
    • Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
    • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
    • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
    • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
    • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
  • Hydraulics
    • Smart Tech Electronic Pump
    • Accumulator
    • Smart Tech Electronic Pump
    • Automatic Swing Brake
    • Accumulator
    • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects
    • Automatic Swing Brake
    • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
    • Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
    • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
    • Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
    • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects
  • Guarding
    • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I
    • ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
    • TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
    • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
  • Operator Environment
    • Tilt-up Canopy or Tilt-Up Cab
    • Stick Steer Mode
    • Tilt-up Canopy or Tilt-Up Cab
    • Travel Cruise Control
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
    • Adjustable Wrist Rests
    • TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
    • Washable Floor Mat
    • Next Generation Advanced Monitor
      – Touch Screen
      – Site Reference System
      – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 and IP69K)
      – Numeric Security Code
    • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Stick Steer Mode
    • Machine Security
    • Travel Cruise Control
    • Machine Security – Standard Key with Pass Code
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
    • Adjustable Wrist Rests
    • Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • Washable Floor Mat
    • Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
    • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
    • Machine Security
    • Coat Hook
    • Machine Security – Standard Key with Pass Code
    • Cup Holder
    • Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
    • Storage Pocket
    • Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • Skylight
    • Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
    • Mounting Bosses for Front
    • Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • Coat Hook
    • Interior Light (Cab only)
    • Cup Holder
    • Boom Light, Halogen (not available in all regions)
    • Storage Pocket
    • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
    • Skylight
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-On
    • Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
    • Certified Lifting Eye (optional in some regions)
    • 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
    • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • 12 Volt Power Socket
    • 12 Volt Battery
    • Software (machine and monitor)
    • Maintenance Free Battery
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • 12 Volt Power Socket
  • Operator Environment
    • Cab with Air Conditioning
    • Cab with Air Conditioning
    • Cab with Heater
    • Cab with Heater
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
    • No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Machine Security – Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
    • Machine Security – Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
    • Vinyl Non-Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • Vinyl Non-Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
    • Seat Belt Reminder System
    • LED Front Lights
    • LED Front Lights
    • LED Front and Rear Lights
    • LED Front and Rear Lights
    • LED Boom Light
    • LED Boom Light
    • Mirrors Left and Right
    • Mirrors Left and Right
    • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)
    • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)
  • Next Generation Advanced Monitor
    – Touch Screen
    – Site Reference System
    – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 and IP69K)
    – Numeric Security Code
  • Undercarriage
    • Steel Track (300 mm/11.8 in wide)
    • Steel Track (300 mm/11.8 in wide)
  • Boom, Stick And Linkages
    • Long Stick (1560 mm/61.4 in)
    • Long Stick (1560 mm/61.4 in)
    • Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
    • Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
    • Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
    • Front Shovel Capable – Hydraulic Coupler
    • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • Boom Lowering Check Valve
    • Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
    • Stick Lowering Check Valve
    • Boom Lowering Check Valve (Standard in Europe)
    • Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines (not available in all regions)
    • Stick Lowering Check Valve (Standard in Europe)
    • Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines (not available in all regions)
  • Electrical
    • Battery Disconnect
    • Product Link PL243 (regulations apply)
    • Product Link PL243 (regulations apply)
    • Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply)
    • Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply)
    • Travel Alarm (standard in some regions)
    • Travel Alarm (standard in some regions)
  • Guarding
    • Polycarbonate Half Height Front Guard (Canopy only)
    • Polycarbonate Front Guard (ISO 10262:1998 Level I and EN356 P5A)
    • 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
    • Bio Oil Capable
    • Eco Drain
    • Water Jacket Heater

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