CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator

Dimensions

CAT 309 CR Standard Stick Long Stick
1. Dig Depth 161.7 in (4108 mm) 182.8 in (4642 mm)
2. Vertical Wall 117.8 in (2991 mm) 134.0 in (3404 mm)
3. Maximum Reach at Ground Level 273.6 in (6949 mm) 293.7 in (7460 mm)
4. Maximum Reach 281.1 in (7141 mm) 300.7 in (7637 mm)
5. Maximum Dig Height 265.2 in (6736 mm) 277.1 in (7039 mm)
6. Maximum Dump Clearance 187.4 in (4760 mm) 199.7 in (5072 mm)
7. Boom in Reach 120.4 in (3059 mm) 126.6 in (3215 mm)
8. Tail Swing w/ Counterweight (light) 62.4 in (1585 mm) 62.4 in (1585 mm)
8. Tail Swing w/ Counterweight (extra) 64.0 in (1626 mm) 64.0 in (1626 mm)
8. Tail Swing w/o Counterweight 57.1 in (1450 mm) 57.1 in (1450 mm)
9. Maximum Blade Height 16.1 in (408 mm) 16.1 in (408 mm)
10. Maximum Blade Depth 26.0 in (671 mm) 26.0 in (671 mm)
11. Boom Height
in Shipping Position (w/o Tools)*
95.7 in (2430 mm) 89.0 in (2260 mm)
11. Boom Height
in Shipping Position (w/ Tools)**
104.7 in (2660 mm) 120.1 in (3050 mm)
12. Cab Height 100.0 in (2541 mm) 100.0 in (2541 mm)
13. Swing Bearing Height 29.7 in (756 mm) 29.7 in (756 mm)
14. Overall Undercarriage Length 126.0 in (3200 mm) 126.0 in (3200 mm)
15. Overall Shipping Length 266.7 in (6774 mm) 277.6 in (7052 mm)***
16. Boom Swing Right 36.8 in (935 mm) 36.8 in (935 mm)
17. Boom Swing Left 23.8 in (604 mm) 23.8 in (604 mm)
18. Track Belt/Shoe Width 17.7 in (450 mm) 17.7 in (450 mm)
19. Overall Track Width 97.2 in (2470 mm) 97.2 in (2470 mm)
20. Ground Clearance 14 in (356 mm) 14 in (356 mm)
21. Stick Length 71.8 in (1820 mm) 92.8 in (2358 mm)

* Boom Height when stick is pinned in transport position with no attachments.
** Boom Height when stick is pinned in working position with attachments Standard Stick offers only one pin position.
*** With blade positioned at the rear of the machine.

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions and Working Range

The Cat 309 CR specifications, weight and dimensions are based on a machine configured with a Long Undercarriage.

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed 10.6 rpm
Tail Swing w/ Counterweight 64.0 in (1626 mm)
Tail Swing w/o Counterweight 57.1 in (1450 mm)
Swing Bearing Height 29.7 in (756 mm)
Boom Swing, Left 60°
Boom Swing, Right 50°
Swing Brake Automatic Swing Brake

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Weight

Weights

Max Operating Weight w/ Cab 21642 lb (9815 kg)
Min Operating Weight w/ Cab 19735 lb (8950 kg)
Long Stick +146 lb (66 kg)
Counterweight (light) +551 lb (250 kg)
Counterweight (extra) +1103 lb (500 kg)
Steel Tracks With Pads +728 lb (330 kg)

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 4
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat C3.3B
Displacement 203 cu in (3.33 L)
Bore 3.7 in (94 mm)
Stroke 4.7 in (120 mm)
Net Power 69.5 hp (51.8 kw)
Gross Power 74.3 hp (55.5 kw)
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm
Aspiration Turbocharged and aftercooled
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage V

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Specs

Operating Specs

Max Operating Weight 21642 lb (9815 kg)
Max Digging Depth 182.8 in (4642 mm)
Max Dump Clearance 199.7 in (5072 mm)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator 60 amps
Battery 12 V, 900 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) / (Level II) Optional
Front Guard (Mesh / Heavy Duty) (Optional) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) / (Level II)
Rear Camera Standard / Optional: Rear and Side Camera
HVAC HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
Average Exterior Sound Pressure 99 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure 72 dB(A)

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Cab Interior

Travel System

Type Automatic Two Speed Travel
Travel Speed – High 2.9 mph (4.7 km/h)
Travel Speed – Low 1.6 mph (2.6 km/h)
Maximum Traction Force – High Speed 6497 lbf (28.9 kN)
Maximum Traction Force – Low Speed 19064 lbf (84.8 kN)
Gradeability – Maximum 30°

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Undercarriage Specs

Undercarriage

Type Long Undercarriage
Undercarriage Length 126.0 in (3200 mm)
Undercarriage Width 97.2 in (2470 mm)
Standart Track Shoe Size 17.7 in (450 mm)
Optional Tracks Steel Tracks, 17.7 in (450 mm) / Wide Steel Tracks, 23.6 in (600 mm) / Steel Track with Rubber Pads
Number of Track Rollers per Side 5
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side 1
Ground Pressure – Min Weight 5.0 psi (34.7 kPa)
Ground Pressure – Max Weight 5.5 psi (38.1 kPa)

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Blade Specs

Dozer Blade

Blade Width (Standard) 97 in (2470 mm)
Blade Width (Wide) 104 in (2640 mm)
Blade Height 17 in (431 mm)
Max Blade Lift Height 16.1 in (408 mm)
Max Blade Depth 26.0 in (671 mm)

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Hydraulic System Specs

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow @ 2400 rpm 62 gal/min (233 L/min)
Operating Pressure – Equipment 4134 psi (28500 kPa)
Operating Pressure – Travel 4134 psi (28500 kPa)
Operating Pressure – Swing 3626 psi (25000 kPa)
Auxiliary Circuit – (High Flow) Primary – Pump Flow 37 gal/min (140 L/min)
Auxiliary Circuit – (High Flow) Primary – Pressure 4134 psi (28500 kPa)
Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary – Pump Flow 9 gal/min (33 L/min)
Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary – Pressure 4134 psi (28500 kPa)
Digging Force – Standard Stick 9509 lb (42.3 kN)
Digging Force – Long Stick 8032 lb (35.7 kN)
Digging Force – Bucket 13946 lb (62.0 kN)

CAT 309 CR Mini Excavator Attachments

CAT 309 CR Attachments

Model Description
Adapters Coupler adapters for connecting to Cat Skid Steer interfaces
Augers A68, for 5 Ton Mini Excavators
Heavy Duty Backhoe Buckets (Weld-On Adapters) 300 mm (12 in), 96 L (3.4 ft3), Pin Lock
406 mm (16 in), 120 L (4.2 ft3), Pin Lock
457 mm (18 in), 139 L (4.9 ft3), Pin Lock
610 mm (24 in), 207 L (7.3 ft3), Pin Lock
762 mm (30 in), 280 L (9.9 ft3), Pin Lock
914 mm (36 in), 340 L (12 ft3), Pin Lock
High Capacity Backhoe Buckets (Weld-On Adapters) 406 mm (16 in), 160 L (5.7 ft3), Pin Lock
457 mm (18 in), 180 L (6.4 ft3), Pin Lock
610 mm (24 in), 260 L (9.2 ft3), Pin Lock
762 mm (30 in), 360 L (12.7 ft3), Pin Lock
914 mm (36 in), 460 L (16.2 ft3), Pin Lock
Ditch Cleaning Buckets 1219 mm (48 in), 329 L (11.6 ft3), Pin On
1372 mm (54 in), 375 L (13.2 ft3), Pin On
1524 mm (60 in), 420 L (14.8 ft3), Pin On
Grading Buckets 1200 mm (47 in)
1500 mm (59 in)
Heavy Duty Buckets 330 mm (13 in), 99 L (3.5 ft3), Pin On
457 mm (18 in), 150 L (5.3 ft3), Pin On
610 mm (24 in), 229 L (8.1 ft3), Pin On
762 mm (30 in), 309 L (10.9 ft3), Pin On,
914 mm (36 in), 388 L (13.7 ft3), Pin On
Heavy Duty Rock Buckets 610 mm (24 in)
762 mm (30 in)
Nordic Grading Buckets 1300 mm (51 in) Bucket
Nordic Trenching Buckets 400 mm (16 in) Bucket
Cold Planers Cat PC35, PC45
Compaction Wheels 305 mm (12 in), 1/4 Yard Pin Lock
305 mm (12 in), Pin On
457 mm (18 in), 1/4 Yard Pin Lock
457 mm (18 in), Pin On
610 mm (24 in), 1/4 Yard Pin Lock
610 mm (24 in), Pin On
914 mm (36 in), Pin On
Vibratory Plate Compactors CVP40, CVP55
Dual Lock Pin Grabber Couplers 8 Ton Mini Excavators, Hydraulic or Manual Coupler
Pin Lock Couplers 8 Ton Mini Excavators, Manual Coupler
Pin Puller Couplers Pin Puller Coupler for 7-9 Ton Mini Excavators
S Type Couplers S-45 and S-50 Pin Grabber, including LCS models, 7-9 Ton
Tilting Dual Lock Couplers 8 Ton Mini Excavators Tilting Dual Lock Pin Grabber
Flail Mowers Cat HMF210
Pallet Fork Carriages 1300 mm (51 in), Skid Steer Coupler, Class II
Contractors’ Grapples G108 Stiff Link
Demolition and Sorting Grapples G308
Hammers Cat B6, B6s, B8, B8s, B9, B9s, Cat H80s, H95s
Mulchers HM208, HM210
Single Shank Rippers 861 mm (34 in), 7-9 Ton Mini Excavators
Mobile Scrap & Demolition Shears S308
Pro Series Hydraulic Thumbs 671 mm (26 in) 4 Teeth/2 Tines
858 mm (34 in) 6 Teeth/2 Tines
Stiff Link Thumbs 432 mm (17 in) 4 Teeth/2 Tines
437 mm (17 in) 4 Teeth/2 Tines
Utility Thumbs 475 mm (19 in) 4 Teeth/2 Tines
475 mm (19 in) 6 Teeth/2 Tines

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 39 gal (147 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (11.2 L)
Cooling System Capacity 2.6 gal (10 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 14 gal (53 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity 29 gal (110 L)
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