SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 301.8 vs Vermeer CX218
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 301.8 and the Vermeer CX218. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 301.813 kW (17 HP)
Vermeer CX21813 kW (18 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 301.81800 kg (3968 lbs)
Vermeer CX2181750 kg (3858 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 301.81800 kg (3968 lbs)
Vermeer CX2181750 kg (3858 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Excavators | Vermeer CX218 Mini Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mini Excavator | Mini Excavator |
| Weight | 1800 kg (3968 lbs) | 1750 kg (3858 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 13 kW (17 HP) | 13 kW (18 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 21 cm (8 in.) | 238 cm (94 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 21 cm (8 in.) | 238 cm (94 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Kubota |
| Engine Model | 3003 | D1005 |
| Net Power | 13 kW (17 HP) | 13 kW (18 HP) |
| Gross Power | 13 kw (18.4 hp) | 15.0 kW (20.1 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 1800 kg (3968 lbs) | 1750 kg (3858 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.3 km (2.7 mph) | 3.1 km (1.9 mph) |
| Swing Speed | Machine 9.7 RPM | — |
| Blade Height | 25 cm (10 in) | — |
| Blade Lift Height | 20 cm (8 in.) | — |
| Stroke | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | — |
| Bore | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | — |
| Boom Swing(Left) | 54 ° | — |
| Boom Swing(Right) | 50 ° | — |
| Displacement | 953.7 cc (58 cu. in.) | 999.6 cc (61 cu. in.) |
| Track Gauge | 9.1 cm (3.6 in.) | 109.7 cm (43.2 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | — | 243.8 cm (96.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | — | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | — | 158.5 cm (62.4 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 1341.1 cm (528.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 112.8 cm (44.4 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 48.8 cm (19.2 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 106.7 cm (42.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | — | 131.1 cm (51.6 in.) |
| Rated Power | — | 2500 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | — | 30 LPM (8.7 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) |
| Cab Height | — | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) |
| Ground Pressure | — | 26.2 kPa (3.8 psi) |
| Shoe Size | — | 23.1 cm (9.1 in.) |
| No of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Max Cutting Height | — | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.