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Caterpillar Inc. - 308E2 CR SB Excavators

The Cat 308E2 CR SB Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers high performance with the versatility of a swing boom front linkage in a durable Compact Radius design to help you work in the tightest applications. With the COMPASS display panel, Tier 4 Final engine and new hydraulic system, the 308E2 CR SB is more productive, versatile and cost effective.

Features & Benefits

COMPACT RADIUS

The compact radius design gives greater machine versatility and the capability to work within confined areas.

COMFORTABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Spacious and comfortable operator station with excellent visibility and legroom keeps the operator comfortable and helps reduce fatigue. All hydraulic functions are fully pilot operated, lowering owning and operating costs and resulting in less downtime.

PASSCODE PROTECTED SECURITY SYSTEM

A standard anti-theft device now comes on every E Series compact excavator. A five digit alphanumeric password is required to start the machine when the anti-theft feature is enabled.

ADJUSTABLE AUXILIARY WORK TOOL FLOW CONTROL

The E Series now have simple adjustability of the flow going down the boom and stick to the work tool. Both the standard main line and optional secondary auxiliary hydraulics can be adjusted on a scale of 1-15 through a few buttons on the control panel.

ECO mode

This feature allows your machine to be set in a more economical power setting with a simple push of a button. While operating in this mode, the machine will maintain excellent performance levels while saving fuel through a slightly lower engine setting.

CONTINUOUS FLOW

Once this feature is enabled through a button on the monitor, the E Series machines can run in continuous flow mode.

PATTERN CHANGER

Change the operating pattern between excavator and backhoe with a simple press of a button from the comfort of the cab. Exclusive push button pattern changer is safe and easy.

MAINTENANCE AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Easily keep track of various maintenance and performance parameters of your machine. Reset the maintenance intervals and ensure the machine is receiving proper care maximizing the life of the machine.

Controllability

The Cat 308E2 CR SB front linkage has been perfectly balanced with the hydraulics to deliver the high level of control required for fine grading and landscaping applications.

Lift Capacity

To meet the diverse needs of today’s customer, the 308E2 CR SB has high level lift capacity and outstanding stability – all in a compact radius design to provide on site versatility to get the job done.

RUBBER BELT

Provides the lowest ground disturbance of all track options with excellent traction in conditions that are soft underfoot. The standard track offering is 450 mm (17.7 in) width.

STEEL TRACK

Good for demolition and heavy duty applications. A triple grouser track is available in two width options: 450 mm (17.7 in) and 600 mm (23.6 in).

STEEL TRACK WITH RUBBER PADS

The 450 mm (17.7 in) wide shoe has four holes to attach the rubber pads to the steel track shoes. This option prevents damage to paved road surfaces and minimizes noise and vibration during travel while providing maximum stability.

Blade widths

The dozer blade is an important and useful tool for the Hydraulic Mini Excavator used for backfilling trenches, levelling, landscaping and site clean up.

Tie down points

Large oval tie down points are located in two positions on the undercarriage for easy and safe machine tie down for transportation.

Engine

The Cat C3.3B electronic engine delivers clean, quiet operation with superior power and fuel efficiency while meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IIIB emission standards.

EASY SERVICE

Lifting side hood allows access to air filter, main implement valve, 1-way/2-way auxiliary flow selector, accumulator, fuel filter and hydraulic tank. This eliminates the need to lift the cab when maintaining and servicing the machine.

Specs

Key Specifications
Engine Model Engine Model Cat® C3.3B
Net Power 65.0 hp
Operating Weight 18519.0 lb
Bucket Digging Force 13534.0 lb

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