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Caterpillar 301.5

Series: Caterpillar Mini Excavator

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With the 301.5, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Mini Excavator series. The engine delivers 18.7 hp (13.7 kW), with a displacement of 953.7 cm³. The unladen weight is 1,557.6 kg. Ground clearance is 222.5 mm. The tank holds 22.3 litres. The pump delivers 17 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 37.1 litres. Working pressure is 186.2 bar. The engine fitted is the 3,003. The Caterpillar Mini Excavator series covers 7 models. Rated output within it ranges from 18.7 to 41.6 hp; the 301.5 sits at the bottom of that range with 18.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 301.6C above it with 19.3 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,003correct
Power18.7 hp (13.7 kW)correct
Displacement953.7 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance222.5correct
Unladen weight1,557.6 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow17 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity37.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure186.2 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity22.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,191.5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.8 kW/t (14 kW / 1.6 t)

Stronger than 29% of the mini excavators in the register — out of 400 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 301.5 have?

The Caterpillar 301.5 delivers 18.7 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 301.5 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,558 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 301.5 have?

954 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

301.6-05A

301.6C

301.8C

302.5

302.5C

303.5C CR

303C CR

Sources: [1]

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