[VIDEO] Caterpillar 1- to 2-ton “Micro Excavators” Deliver Enhanced Ease of Service

Caterpillar’s 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR “micro” excavators are designed to ensure maximum durability, as well as ease of access to all service points around the machine

Jan 2, 2019
Caterpillar’s 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR “micro” excavators are designed to ensure maximum durability, as well as ease of access to all service points around the machine via a tilt-up canopy, access panels and more.
Latest in Mini Excavators
High traction even in the most difficult applications
Sponsored Content
High traction even in the most difficult applications
May 1, 2025
John Deere's new 824 X-Tier loader features the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) E-Drive system. It is equipped with a JD9 diesel engine as the primary power source, however, the torque converter and traditional transmission have been replaced by the EVT system. In addition, the E-Drive component provides instant power, while simplifying operation and reducing complexity.
60+ Earthmoving Products for Your Next Project
March 24, 2025
High traction even in the most difficult applications
Sponsored Content
High traction even in the most difficult applications
May 1, 2025
Its compact size, 360-degree swing capability and articulated boom allow it to work in congested and tight spaces where larger equipment can’t.
HD Hyundai Expands North American Lineup With Compact HW100A Wheeled Excavator
March 24, 2025
Related Stories
516499c1
Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar - Cat
Maxresdefault 5bef320820ad7
Mini Excavators
[VIDEO] Overview of the Cat Next Generation 1- to 2-ton Mini Excavators
Hce Cummins Electric Mini Excavator Web Banner
Mini Excavators
Hyundai CE and Cummins Jointly Develop Electric-powered Mini-Excavator Prototype
High traction even in the most difficult applications
Sponsored Content
High traction even in the most difficult applications
More in Mini Excavators
Equipment
6 Reasons Compact Equipment Is Dominating the Jobsite in 2025
Compact equipment is dominating 2025 jobsites with smarter tech, greener power and better performance in tight spaces.
Marilyn Barbone Stock Image 1628044
Earthmoving Equipment
60+ Earthmoving Products for Your Next Project
Check out Equipment Today's roundup of the latest equipment launches to maximize your earthmoving efforts, including excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steers, dozers, compact track loaders and more.
John Deere's new 824 X-Tier loader features the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) E-Drive system. It is equipped with a JD9 diesel engine as the primary power source, however, the torque converter and traditional transmission have been replaced by the EVT system. In addition, the E-Drive component provides instant power, while simplifying operation and reducing complexity.
Excavators
Hyundai Adds HW100A Compact Wheeled Excavator to Lineup
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
The HW100A is 25,221 lbs. and the rest of the lineup of wheeled excavators ranges from the R55W-9A at 12,240 lbs. to the 46,690 lbs. HW210A.
Hyundai Hw100 A Wheeled Excavator Knockout
Earthmoving - Compact
HD Hyundai Expands North American Lineup With Compact HW100A Wheeled Excavator
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
Digging to a depth of 13 feet, 11 inches and delivering 101 net hp, the Hyundai HW100A is particularly suited for road and bridge work, roadside projects and other jobs where the ability to move on paved surfaces is critical.
Its compact size, 360-degree swing capability and articulated boom allow it to work in congested and tight spaces where larger equipment can’t.
Equipment
Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase
Designed to highlight hundreds of next level solutions for challenge construction jobsites, this year's showcase delivers the top equipment solutions in eight main categories, all aimed at improving your business and its jobsite operations.
Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.
Fleet Maintenance
MAXAM Tire Introduces Rubber Track Series
Maxam Tire North America Inc.
The three tread models, the MT130, MT150 and MT170 tracks for mini excavators and compact track loaders are designed to deliver performance across various applications and surface conditions.
MT170 Mini-Ex for mini excavators
Training & Education
CM Labs Releases Walkaround Inspection to Motor Grader and Articulated Dump Truck Training Packs
CM Labs Simulations, Inc.
CM Labs’ walkaround inspection exercises are designed to help trainees quickly and effectively learn how to perform inspections.
Adt 04
Attachments - Other
Volvo Introduces Straight Boom for EC18 Electric Mini Excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment
The EC18 Electric, a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator that is optimally sized for indoor demolition, now includes a straight boom option with a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration.
Volvo Ec18 Electric Excavator With Straight Boom
Mini Excavators
HD Hyundai Unveils First 9-ton Excavator
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
Designed to balance strength and fuel economy, the Hyundai HX90A is set to make its North American debut at The ARA Show, in Las Vegas, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2025.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has topped off its compact excavator line with the new HX90A, a 20,040 lb. (9,090 kg) that delivers 65 net hp (48.5 kW)
World of Concrete
Kubota Introduces 2 New Excavators, New CTL at WOC
Kubota Tractor Corp.
The U17-5 and KX040-5 join Kubota's robust excavator lineup, while the SVL97-3 takes the top spot in Kubota's compact track loader lineup.
KX040-5.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Automated Grade Control’s Steady Plow Toward Full Autonomy
The same construction equipment manufacturers who brought you automated grade control precision and efficiency anticipate full autonomy as the next leap forward.
Remote control is also used when performing grading operations under Stage 3 conditions. In this instance, the operator is not on board the vehicle but operating it from a separate location using a joystick or belly box.
Mini Excavators
Kubota Unveils KX040-5 Compact Excavator at WOC
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Powered by a 40.3-horsepower* Kubota diesel engine, a digging depth of 11 feet, 2.3 inches, and a bucket breakout force of 9,397 pounds, the KX040-5 can tackle the toughest tasks on the jobsite.
Kubota Kx040
Page 1 of 65
Next Page