CAT 301.7 Mini Excavator Compact Hydraulic Crawler Digger

Ultra-narrow track design of CAT 301.7 mini excavator enables smooth access to narrow backyards, indoor renovation sites and tight farm pathways, breaking the space limitation of traditional large diggers.
Factory-matched complete auxiliary hydraulic pipeline supports quick installation of thumb clip, auger and rake attachments, greatly upgrading the versatility of this compact crawler digger.
Optimized vibration reduction operator cab of CAT 301.7 mini excavator cuts long-operation fatigue, matching the all-day working demand of landscaping mini digger operators.
Original CAT hydraulic oil cooling system stabilizes hydraulic pressure under high-temperature continuous digging, extending the service life of the small hydraulic excavator’s core hydraulic assembly.
Light 1.7 ton operating weight of CAT 301.7 mini excavator allows transportation on ordinary small trailers without complicated road permits, cutting logistics cost for individual contractors.
Low fuel consumption 3-cylinder CAT engine balances power output and fuel cost, perfect for long-term daily operation of home construction excavator on small job sites.

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Product Details

Product Overview

CAT 301.7 Mini Excavator is a high-performance 1.7 ton compact crawler digger developed by Caterpillar for light construction, farm renovation and landscaping jobs. As a hot-selling small hydraulic excavator worldwide, it adopts proven CAT hydraulics and humanized operation design to tackle construction work in confined spaces for contractors, farmers and property managers.

Unlike low-cost generic landscaping mini digger, this CAT mini digging machine is fitted with authentic Caterpillar power and hydraulic systems. Its slim body allows flexible movement through narrow zones, and the built-in auxiliary hydraulic line supports various attachments. This 1.7 ton crawler excavator delivers steady digging and lifting power, ranking as the preferred home construction excavator for small projects across Europe, America and Southeast Asia.

It performs reliably in trenching, grading, debris removal and minor demolition. All key components of this compact crawler digger are genuine CAT certified parts, cutting frequent breakdowns and long-term maintenance expenses for equipment owners.

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Core Product Specifications

Parameter Item	Specific Data
Operating Weight	1700kg (1.7 Ton)
Standard Bucket Capacity	0.03 m³
Bucket Width	400mm
Engine Brand & Type	Original CAT 3-Cylinder Gasoline/Diesel Engine
Rated Power	12.6 HP
Working Hydraulic Pressure	16.8 MPa
Hydraulic Oil Flow Rate	20 L/min
Travel Speed	2.2 km/h
Fuel Tank Volume	6 L
Hydraulic Oil Tank Volume	5.8 L
Maximum Digging Depth	1820 mm
Maximum Digging Radius	2750 mm
Maximum Unloading Height	2410 mm
Overall Dimension(L×W×H)	2320 × 980 × 2260 mm
Ground Clearance	390 mm
Track Width	180 mm
Climbing Capacity	32°
Digging Force	7.5 kN

Core Product Features & Strengths

Original CAT Power Assembly, Stable Power Output
The CAT 301.7 mini excavator uses Caterpillar self-developed three-cylinder engine, far more durable than generic compact crawler digger engines. It realizes fast cold start, steady power output and low fuel consumption for long shifts. Upgraded dustproof filters guard the cylinder; this 1.7 ton crawler excavator’s power assembly has a 30% longer service life to cut maintenance costs for home construction excavator users.
Integrated Hydraulic Cooling System, Continuous Stable Operation
The built-in hydraulic oil cooler is exclusive premium configuration of CAT 301.7 mini excavator. It quickly dissipates heat during non-stop work, sustaining 16.8MPa hydraulic pressure above 35℃. This avoids heat shutdowns, reduces hydraulic component wear and extends the service life of the small hydraulic excavator, lowering failure frequency for machinery rental fleets.
Standard Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit, Multi-Attachment Compatibility
CAT 301.7 mini excavator comes with complete factory hydraulic pipelines, directly compatible with thumb clip, auger, rake and breaker without refitting. Attachments can be replaced within 5 minutes, enabling this compact crawler digger to finish digging, grabbing, drilling and demolition. High versatility greatly raises investment returns of the 1.7 ton crawler excavator for landscaping and farm users.
Compact Body & Flexible Maneuverability For Narrow Spaces
With only 980mm width, CAT 301.7 mini excavator easily navigates narrow walkways, indoor doorways and farm ridges. Its 360° swing boom eliminates digging dead zones next to walls. Weighing just 1.7 tons, this CAT mini digging machine will not crush lawns or soft ground, perfectly suited as a home construction excavator for villa landscaping and indoor renovation.
Ergonomic Operator Cab & Safe Control System
CAT optimizes the cab of CAT 301.7 mini excavator. Shock-absorbing seats ease long-operation fatigue, and clearly labeled controls are easy for new drivers to master. The full-view safety canopy removes visual blind spots, paired with anti-slip pedals for stable operation on slopes. Simple operation greatly shortens training time for rental teams running multiple compact crawler digger units.

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Application Scenarios

Residential & Villa Landscaping Projects
This compact crawler digger perfectly fits backyard soil renovation, flower bed trenching, tree pit digging and lawn leveling work, the most popular small hydraulic excavator for private landscape contractors.
Small Civil Home Construction
CAT 301.7 mini excavator completes foundation trenching, waste soil transportation and indoor small-scale demolition, an essential home construction excavator for small renovation teams.
Agricultural Farm Operations
The 1.7 ton crawler excavator handles farm ditch digging, orchard soil loosening, fence post drilling and crop waste clearing, ideal landscaping mini digger for family farms and agricultural cooperatives.
Municipal Narrow Road Maintenance
Its narrow body allows operation on community narrow roads, sidewalk repair and pipeline burying, widely used as CAT mini digging machine by small municipal engineering teams.
Indoor Renovation & Basement Transformation
Ultra-small body size enables entry into low-floor basements and indoor spaces for old wall breaking and soil clearance, exclusive compact crawler digger for indoor renovation projects.
Rental Equipment Business
Light transport weight and multi-attachment compatibility make this small hydraulic excavator high-turnover rental equipment, favored by machinery rental merchants worldwide.

Packaging & Transportation

Machine Pre-shipment Protection Packaging
We fully wrap CAT 301.7 mini excavator with scratch and moisture-proof materials before shipment. Hydraulic joints are capped for rust prevention; cab, seat and control panel are covered with bubble wrap and waterproof cloth. Standard attachments are secured by steel straps, while spare parts are sealed in waterproof cartons fixed inside the machine storage area to avoid transit damage.
Multiple Transportation Solutions For 1.7 Ton Crawler Excavator
1. Land Transport by Small Flatbed Trailer
  Lightweight CAT 301.7 mini excavator can be hauled by regular trailers without special permits, ideal for short-distance local delivery of this home construction excavator.
2. Sea Shipment in 20GP/40GP Container
  After removing the bucket, this compact crawler digger fits standard containers. Steel wires and wooden blocks secure the machine to stop sliding during ocean transit.
3. Ro-Ro Vessel Shipment for Bulk Orders
  For buyers ordering multiple small hydraulic excavator, ro-ro shipping enables direct loading of CAT mini digging machine onto ship decks for faster handling.
Global Logistics Tracking & Delivery Service
Jinan Tui Wa Import And Export Trading Company partners with leading global freight agents to offer full tracking for CAT 301.7 mini excavator. Buyers can check real-time transit status of their compact crawler digger via tracking numbers. Our specialists also prepare full customs papers to help customers clear this landscaping mini digger smoothly at destination ports.

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Company Strength

Jinan Tui Wa Import And Export Trading Company is a licensed professional supplier, focusing on the export of CAT mini digging machine, compact crawler digger and various small hydraulic excavators.

1. Complete Supply Chain & Sufficient Inventory
We maintain long-term cooperation with official Caterpillar suppliers, providing original CAT 301.7 mini excavator at factory prices. Our 8000㎡ warehouse stocks over 100 units of 1-8 ton compact crawler digger all year round, supporting fast 7-day delivery for bulk orders of this 1.7 ton crawler excavator.
2. Rich Export Experience & Complete Certificates
With 8 years of foreign trade experience, we export landscaping mini digger to over 40 countries. We own complete ISO, CE, EPA certification and customs documents, providing full clearance materials to help clients clear customs smoothly.
3. Professional Pre-sales & After-sales Service
Our professional team provides customized configuration and attachment solutions for CAT 301.7 mini excavator. We offer free operation guidance, 7×24h spare parts supply and remote troubleshooting, effectively reducing downtime of home construction excavator.
4. One-stop Full-range Procurement
We supply full-series excavators, skid steer loaders and supporting hydraulic attachments of CAT, SANY, XCMG and other mainstream brands. Customers can complete one-stop procurement of all small hydraulic excavator equipment to save cost and time.

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Customer Cases & Real Buyer Feedback

Australian Family Farm Single Unit Purchase For Agricultural Work

An Australian family fruit farm owner bought one CAT 301.7 mini excavator for orchard soil loosening, fence post drilling and farm ditch renovation work.

Customer Feedback:

“This compact crawler digger changed our traditional manual farm work mode completely. The small hydraulic excavator’s narrow track does not crush fruit tree roots, the auxiliary hydraulic auger attachment finishes dozens of fence holes in one day. Fuel consumption of this landscaping mini digger is far lower than old second-hand digger I rented before. The digital operation manual of CAT mini digging machine is easy to understand, I can independently complete simple maintenance of the 1.7 ton crawler excavator without professional mechanics, very cost-effective home construction excavator for small farms.”

European Small Renovation Team Long-term Rental Equipment Supplier Cooperation

A small indoor renovation rental company in Germany signed annual supply cooperation with our company, regularly purchasing batches of CAT 301.7 mini excavator as core rental compact crawler digger equipment.

Customer Feedback:

“Rental customers give top evaluation to this small hydraulic excavator. The flexible body of CAT 301.7 mini excavator can enter low basements and narrow indoor corridors that large diggers cannot reach. Multi-attachment compatibility greatly improves rental turnover rate of this landscaping mini digger. Jinan Tui Wa Import And Export Trading Company provides unified batch discount for CAT mini digging machine bulk orders, and the complete CE & EPA certificates of 1.7 ton crawler excavator help us finish local equipment registration rapidly, ideal supplier for our home construction excavator rental business.”

FAQ

1. What is the operating weight of CAT 301.7 mini excavator?

The CAT 301.7 mini excavator belongs to a lightweight 1.7 ton crawler excavator, with a standard operating weight of 1700kg. This light body makes it a portable compact crawler digger that can be transported by regular small trailers without special road permits, which greatly reduces logistics costs for users of this home construction excavator.

2. Does the CAT 301.7 mini excavator have a hydraulic oil cooling system?

Yes, the built-in hydraulic oil cooler is a premium feature of the CAT 301.7 mini excavator, which most generic landscaping mini digger at the same tonnage lack. It effectively prevents overheating during long-hour continuous operation of the compact crawler digger, stabilizes the hydraulic pressure of this small hydraulic excavator and extends the service life of the core hydraulic assembly of the CAT mini digging machine.

3. What narrow spaces can this 1.7 ton crawler excavator work in?

The overall width of CAT 301.7 mini excavator is only 980mm, so this compact crawler digger can smoothly pass narrow garden walkways, indoor door frames, farm ridges and basement passages. It is the most suitable small hydraulic excavator for villa landscaping renovation, indoor demolition and backyard engineering, widely recognized as a practical landscaping mini digger and home construction excavator.

4. What engine does the CAT mini digging machine CAT 301.7 adopt?

The CAT 301.7 mini excavator is fitted with the original Caterpillar three-cylinder power unit, the core advantage that separates this compact crawler digger from inferior generic small hydraulic excavator. The engine supports stable power output and low fuel consumption for all-day operation of the 1.7 ton crawler excavator, with strong adaptability to dusty farm and construction job sites.

5. Can this 1.7 ton crawler excavator work on sloped farmland?

The CAT 301.7 mini excavator has a 32° climbing capacity, and its widened anti-slip rubber tracks prevent slipping on muddy, sloped farmland. This compact crawler digger is perfectly suitable for orchard soil loosening, ditch digging and fence post drilling work, becoming a popular small hydraulic excavator and landscaping mini digger for family agricultural farms.

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