Caterpillar 303 Compact & Mini (Tracked) Excavators

Caterpillar 303

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General overview

Caterpillar 303 is a mini excavator for excavation and site work in compact construction settings. It has an operating weight of 3,545 kg (7,820 lb) and is powered by a Cat C1.1 Turbo engine rated at 18 kW (24 hp), placing it in a light excavator power class for general digging and material-handling tasks.

The Cat C1.1 Turbo is a 3-cylinder, 1 L engine with Tier 4 Final emissions compliance, and net power is listed at 17 kW (23 hp). The machine uses load sensing hydraulics with a variable displacement piston pump, a maximum rated flow of 100 L/min (26.4 gpm), and a system relief pressure of 245 bar (3,550 psi). Travel speeds are 2 km/h (1.2 mph) and 4 km/h (2.5 mph), with a stick length of 1,260 mm (4 ft 2 in) and a width of 1,550 mm (5 ft 1 in).

Year

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Country of manufacturing

United States

General specifications

Dimensions

Length

Height

Width

4,470 mm

~176 in

2,500 mm

~98.4 in

1,550 mm

~61 in

Engine Power

24 hp

Emission standard level

Tier 4 Final

Displacement

1 cu(m)

Fuel tank

45 L

Cooling system

4 L

Number of Cylinders

3

Dimensions

310 mm

Width

1,550 mm

Operating Weight

3,545 kg

Maximum Rated Flow

100 L/min

System Relief Pressure

24,500 kPa

Hydraulic Pumps

cu(cm)

Hydraulic Capacity

18 L

Engine Model

Cat C1.1 Turbo

Maximum Travel Speed - Low

2 km/h

Maximum Travel Speed - High

4 km/h

Maximum Pressure - Equipment

24,500 kPa

Maximum Pressure - Travel

24,500 kPa

Maximum Pressure - Swing

18,300 kPa

Engine Oil

4 L

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

35 L

Maximum Digging Depth

2.95 m

Stick length

1,260 mm

Net Power (ISO 9249)

23 hp

Hydraulic Pump

Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump

Maximum Operating Pressure

24,500 kPa

Additional specifications

Rated power

17.6 kW

Header

303 CR Mini Excavator

Reference Bucket Capacity

0.1 cu(m)

Ground Pressure

32 kPa

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24 hp

4470 mm × 1550 mm × 2500 mm

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No confirmed market price is supplied for the Caterpillar 303. Check current listings and compare condition, location, and configuration.

Listed specifications include a Cat C1.1 Turbo engine, 17.9 kW (24 hp) engine power, load sensing hydraulics with a variable displacement piston pump, and a maximum rated flow of 100 L/min (26.4 gpm). It also has a 1,550 mm (61 in) width.

The 303 uses a Cat C1.1 Turbo engine. The supplied specifications list 3 cylinders and Tier 4 Final emissions compliance.

The Caterpillar 303 has 17.9 kW (24 hp) engine power. Its net power, measured to ISO 9249, is 17.2 kW (23 hp).

The supplied information does not confirm the fuel type for the Caterpillar 303. It lists a fuel tank capacity of 45 L (11.9 US gal).

The supplied data does not confirm specific job applications for the Caterpillar 303. Its listed operating weight is 3,545 kg (7,815 lb), and its width is 1,550 mm (61 in).

The supplied information does not provide an expected service life for the Caterpillar 303. Assess maintenance records, operating condition, hydraulic performance, engine condition, and signs of wear when evaluating an individual machine.

Check service records, engine starting and operation, hydraulic response, leaks, undercarriage wear, controls, attachment condition, and structural damage. Confirm the machine’s configuration and verify that its operating weight, dimensions, and hydraulic specifications match the intended application.