Description
2012 CATERPILLAR 308E Midi Excavator - 18,000 lbs, Plumbed Hammer, Swing Boom, 14' Dig Depth, Backfill Blade 30'' Cat Bucket, A/C, Owner Operator Maintained-Ready to Work. Located in Green Village, NJ 07928
Specs and Dims
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Caterpillar 308E Midi Excavator
The 2012 Caterpillar 308E Midi Excavator is an 8-ton class machine featuring an operating weight of 18,371 lbs (8,333 kg) and a 65 hp (net) Cat C3.3B engine. It utilizes a Compact Radius (CR) or Swing Boom (SB) configuration to maximize stability while working in confined commercial and residential job sites.
Official data verified through the Caterpillar Specalog and RitchieSpecs Engine Performance Charts breaks down the core machine layout below.
Core Performance Specifications
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Specification Category |
Metric Value |
Imperial Value |
Source Reference |
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Operating Weight |
8,333 kg |
18,371 lbs |
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Engine Model |
Cat C3.3B |
Cat C3.3B |
RitchieSpecs |
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Net Power (ISO 9249) |
48.5 kW @ 2400 rpm |
65 hp @ 2400 rpm |
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Gross Power (ISO 14396) |
49.7 kW |
66.6 hp |
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Maximum Dig Depth |
4,150 mm |
13 ft 7 in |
Cat 308E Manual |
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Max Reach (Horizontal) |
6,820 mm |
22 ft 5 in |
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Bucket Breakout Force |
60.2 kN |
13,534 lbs |
CP Hire Technical Doc |
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Stick Digging Force |
40.1 kN |
9,015 lbs |
CP Hire Technical Doc |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
125 L |
33.1 gal |
RitchieSpecs |
Hydraulic & Undercarriage Layout
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Pump Flow Allocation: Employs a load-sensing variable displacement piston pump pushing 39.6 gal/min (150 L/min).
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System Operating Pressure: Set to 4,061 psi (28.0 MPa) for standard implements and tools.
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Auxiliary Primary Flow: Features 33.8 gal/min (128 L/min) high-pressure flow for specialized attachments like thumbs or hammers.
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Travel Drive Configuration: Reaches low speeds of 2.06 mph (3.32 km/h) and high-range travel of 3.26 mph (5.26 km/h).
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Ground Footprint Pressure: Distributes machine mass smoothly down to 5.3 psi (30.5 kPa) using standard 450 mm shoes.
Standard Cockpit & Technology Features
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COMPASS Control System: Includes a built-in control panel governing anti-theft security codes, automated fuel-saving Economy Mode, and adjustable flow rates.
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Operator Environment Comfort: Sealed cab architecture providing integrated air conditioning, mechanical suspension seating, pilot control joysticks, and an openable roof skylight.
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Ground-Level Service Points: Designed with an ultra-wide lifting side hood providing tool-free entry to the engine oil filter, fuel filters, and main air cleaner elements.
