Caterpillar 308CR Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 308CR crawler excavator was introduced in 2020, with an operating weight of 18,519 lb (8.4 t), engine output of 74 hp (55 kW) and a bucket capacity of 0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³). It uses the C3.3 engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2020 • C3.3

Weight: 18,519 lb (8.4 t)Power: 74 hp (55 kW)Bucket: 0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)

Key specifications

18,519 lb (8.4 t)Operating weight
74 hp (55 kW)Engine power
0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)Bucket capacity
17.7 in (450 mm)Track width
2020Introduced

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Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
18,519 lbWeight
74 hpPower
0.1 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 308CR compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
74 hp
22% above avg
97th percentile
Bucket capacity
0.1 yd³
63% below avg
18th percentile
Engine power74 hp
Low 48 hpAverage 61 hpHigh 73 hp

About 22% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity0.1 yd³
Low 0.09 yd³Average 0.29 yd³High 0.46 yd³

About 63% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 308CR
Introduced 2020
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 18,519 lb (8.4 t)
Bucket capacity 0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C3.3
Engine power 74 hp (55 kW)
Displacement 201 cu in (3.3 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke 3.43 × 4.02 in (87 × 102 mm)
Emission level U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU V
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport width 7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Track width 17.7 in (450 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Blade Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.