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309 CR VAB Mini Excavator
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
Standard Equipment
- ENGINE
- Extended Life Coolant, –37° C (–35° F)
- Ecology Drain
- Cat C3.3B Diesel Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) – Electronic Engine, Turbo, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
- Automatic Two Speed Travel
- Automatic Engine Shutdown
- Radial Seal – Double Element Air Filter
- Automatic Swing Brake
- Automatic Engine Idle
- Fuel Water Separator with Indicator
- HYDRAULICS
- Case Drain Line
- Hydraulic Temperature Monitoring
- Hydro Advanced Hydraulic Oil
- Certified Accumulator
- Power On Demand
- Variable Displacement Piston Pump
- Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
- Smart Tech Electronic Pump
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Rear Window Emergency Exit
- Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage
- 12V Power Socket
- Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
- Travel Cruise Control
- LED Interior Light
- Coat Hook
- Cat Key with Passcode Option
- Fabric, High Back, Suspension Seat
- Stick Steer Mode
- ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
- Removable, Washable Floor Mat
- Literature Holder
- Color LCD Monitor
– Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
– Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
– Performance and Machine Adjustments
– Numeric Security Code
– Multiple Languages
– Camera Ready
– Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
– Jog Dial Control Interface - Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards
- Sealed and Pressurized Cab
- Radio – Bluetooth®, USB, Auxiliary, Microphone
- Skylight
- Integrated Lower Front Window
- HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
- Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
- TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
- Top Guard – ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
- Cup Holder
- Hydraulic Lockout Controls
- Control Pattern Changer
- Operator Sound Pressure 72 dB(A) ISO 6396:2008
- Molded Footrests
- Adjustable Wrist Rests
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
- Dozer Blade
- Dozer Float
- Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge
- Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
- Hydraulic Track Adjusters
- Greased and Lubricated Track
- BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES
- Variable Angle Boom
- Standard Stick (1823 mm/71.8 in)
- Front Shovel Capable (Pin-On/Manual Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler – not available in all regions)
- Thumb Ready (not available in all regions)
- Certified Lifting Eye (not available in all regions)
- ELECTRICAL
- 12 Volt Electrical System
- 90 Ampere Alternator
- 850 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
- Circuit Breaker
- Ignition Key Stop Switch
- Signaling/Warning Horn
- Product Link™ Elite Lite (regulations apply)
Optional Equipment
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Air Suspension Heated Seat
- Rain Visor
- ELECTRICAL
- Rearview Camera
- Rotating Beacon
- OTHER
- Boom and Stick Hose Burst Check Valves
- Bucket Linkage with Lift Eye
- Track Guides
- Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
- Wide Steel Tracks (600 mm/23.6 in)
- 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
- Wide Dozer Blade
- Additional Counterweight
- Water Jacket Heater
- Refueling Pump
- Cab Guarding
- Travel Alarm (standard in some regions)
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
309 CR VAB Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Name:
309 CR VAB
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Engine
Net Power:
70.3 HP / 52.4 kW
Weights
Operating Weight:
20731 lb / 9403 kg
Dimensions - VAB In
Dig Depth:
154.8 in / 3931 mm
Engine
Engine Model:
Cat C3.3B
Blade
Height:
17 in / 431 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Cab Height:
99 in / 2514 mm
Maximum Blade Depth:
26.9 in / 684 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Travel:
4134 psi / 285 bar
Dimensions - Long Stick
Boom Swing - Right:
37 in / 935 mm
Boom Swing - Left:
24 in / 604 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Ground Clearance:
13.5 in / 343 mm
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow:
9 gal/min / 33 l/min
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
273.6 in / 6951 mm
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (High Flow) - Pressure:
4134 psi / 285 bar
Weights
Note (1):
*Minimum Weight is based on steel tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket.
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Swing Bearing - Height:
28.7 in / 729 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Cab Height:
99 in / 2514 mm
Boom in Reach:
117.9 in / 2995 mm
Hydraulic System
Type:
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Travel System
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight:
6 psi / 38 kPa
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank:
39 gal (US) / 147 l
Dimensions - VAB Out
Vertical Wall:
138.7 in / 3524 mm
Swing Bearing Height:
31.4 in / 798 mm
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Stick - Standard:
9500 lb / 42.3 kN
Engine
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269:
71.5 HP / 53.3 kW
Dimensions - Long Stick
Dig Depth:
183.1 in / 4650 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Maximum Blade Height:
13.5 in / 342 mm
Stick Length:
71.8 in / 1823 mm
Maximum Reach:
260.3 in / 6612 mm
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure:
4134 psi / 285 bar
Dimensions - VAB Out
Maximum Dump Clearance:
251.6 in / 6390 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Tail Swing without Counterweight:
57.1 in / 1450 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Stick Length:
71.8 in / 1823 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Vertical Wall:
133.6 in / 3394 mm
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed:
10.6 r/min / 10.6 r/min
Dimensions - Long Stick
Stick Length:
92.8 in / 2358 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Swing Bearing Height:
31.4 in / 798 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
O/A Shipping Length:
259 in / 6578 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
17.7 in / 450 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Blade Height:
13.5 in / 342 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic System:
28 gal (US) / 107 l
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Stick - Long:
8023 lb / 35.7 kN
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Boom In Reach:
120.4 in / 3058 mm
Weights
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab*:
21054 lb / 9550 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Engine Oil:
3 gal (US) / 11.2 l
Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Steel Tracks with Pads:
728 lb / 330 kg
Weights
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**:
20731 lb / 9403 kg
Dimensions - VAB Out
Overall Undercarriage Length:
126 in / 3200 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Tail Swing with Counterweight:
64.8 in / 1645 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System:
2.6 gal (US) / 10 l
Travel System
Travel Speed - High:
3.1 mile/h / 4.9 km/h
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
293.8 in / 7462 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Boom Swing Right:
37 in / 935 mm
Engine
Gross Power - ISO 14396:
74.3 HP / 55.4 kW
Dimensions - VAB In
Overall Track Width:
97.2 in / 2470 mm
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Bucket:
13943 lb / 62 kN
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Vertical Wall:
118 in / 2998 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Blade Height:
13.5 in / 342 mm
Cab Height:
99 in / 2514 mm
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm:
62 gal/min / 233 l/min
Dimensions - VAB Out
Maximum Reach at Ground Level:
304.4 in / 7732 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Blade Depth:
26.9 in / 684 mm
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:
6497 lb / 28.9 kN
Dimensions - Long Stick
Transport Height:
99 in / 2514 mm
Boom In Reach:
126.6 in / 3215 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Overall Shipping Length:
227.2 in / 5771 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance:
143.4 in / 3643 mm
Boom in Reach:
112.3 in / 2853 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Ground Clearance:
13.5 in / 343 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Tail Swing without Counterweight:
57.1 in / 1450 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Maximum Reach at Ground Level:
252.1 in / 6403 mm
Specifications
Note:
The 309 CR specifications are based on a machine configured with a Long (L) Undercarriage. For specifications representing a 309 CR with a Standard Undercarriage, please refer to the 308 CR information.
Dimensions - VAB Out
Maximum Reach:
311 in / 7900 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Reach:
281.1 in / 7140 mm
Certification - Cab
Top Guard:
ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (High Flow) - Flow:
37 gal/min / 140 l/min
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Transport Height:
97.9 in / 2487 mm
Cab Height:
99 in / 2514 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
O/A Track Width:
97.2 in / 2470 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
17.7 in / 450 mm
Travel System
Travel Speed - Low:
1.6 mile/h / 2.6 km/h
Dimensions - VAB Out
Overall Shipping Length:
281.8 in / 7158 mm
Maximum Blade Depth:
26.9 in / 684 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Transport Height:
99.6 in / 2530 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Boom Swing - Left:
24 in / 604 mm
O/A Track Width:
97.2 in / 2470 mm
Engine
Displacement:
203 in³ / 3.33 l
Dimensions - Long Stick
Ground Clearance:
13.5 in / 343 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Maximum Dig Height:
321.7 in / 8171 mm
Certification - Cab
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS):
ISO 12117-2:2008
Travel System
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight:
6 psi / 40.8 kPa
Dimensions - Long Stick
Swing Bearing - Height:
28.7 in / 729 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight:
57.1 in / 1450 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Boom Swing - Right:
37 in / 935 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Tail Swing with Counterweight:
64.8 in / 1645 mm
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:
19064 lb / 84.8 kN
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Dig Height:
264.9 in / 6729 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight:
57.1 in / 1450 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Reach:
300.7 in / 7637 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
17.7 in / 450 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Dig Depth:
162 in / 4115 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Overall Track Width:
97.2 in / 2470 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Overall Undercarriage Length:
126 in / 3200 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Tail Swing with Counterweight:
64.8 in / 1645 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Ground Clearance:
13.5 in / 343 mm
Sound
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008):
99 dB(A) / 99 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008):
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Long Stick:
146 lb / 66 kg
Dimensions - VAB In
Tail Swing with Counterweight:
64.8 in / 1645 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Vertical Wall:
134.3 in / 3411 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Swing:
3626 psi / 250 bar
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Maximum Dump Clearance:
187.1 in / 4753 mm
Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Counterweight:
552 lb / 250 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank:
14 gal (US) / 53 l
Engine
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269:
70.3 HP / 52.4 kW
Dimensions - VAB Out
Stick Length:
71.8 in / 1823 mm
Engine
Stroke:
4.7 in / 120 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Track Belt/Shoe Width:
17.7 in / 450 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Maximum Dig Height:
216.3 in / 5494 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
O/A Undercarriage Length:
126 in / 3200 mm
Blade
Width - Wide:
103.9 in / 2640 mm
Weights
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*:
19304 lb / 8756 kg
Dimensions - VAB Out
Maximum Blade Height:
13.5 in / 342 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Equipment:
4134 psi / 285 bar
Dimensions - Long Stick
O/A Shipping Length:
262.3 in / 6662 mm
Dimensions - Standard Stick
O/A Undercarriage Length:
126 in / 3200 mm
Travel System
Gradeability - Maximum:
30 degrees
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning:
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
Dimensions - VAB Out
Boom Swing Right:
37 in / 935 mm
Sound
Note:
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Dig Height:
276.8 in / 7032 mm
Engine
Bore:
3.7 in / 94 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Boom Swing Left:
24 in / 604 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Boom Swing Left:
24 in / 604 mm
Blade
Width - Standard:
97.2 in / 2470 mm
Weights
Note:
*Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade and no bucket.
Dimensions - VAB Out
Transport Height:
96.5 in / 2452 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Dump Clearance:
199.4 in / 5065 mm
Dimensions - VAB Out
Dig Depth:
136.5 in / 3468 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick
Maximum Blade Depth:
26.9 in / 684 mm
Certification - Cab
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS):
ISO 12117:1997
Weights
Note (2):
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with rubber pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade and no bucket.
