301.6Cat 301.6
Also listed as Caterpillar 301.6
1,765 – 1,958 kg3,891 lb – 4,317 lbOperating weight
15.7 kW21.1 hpEngine power
2,540 mm8 ft 4 inDig depth
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Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,765 – 1,958 kg (3,891 lb – 4,317 lb)
- Engine model
- Cat C1.1
- Rated power
- 15.7 kW (21.1 hp)
- Engine displacement cc
- 1,100 cc (67.1 cu in)
- Max digging depth
- 2,540 mm (8 ft 4 in)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Net power
- 15.7 kW (21.1 hp)
Mods for the 301.6
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
