Excavator - 1.7t with Tilt Hitch

Compact, reliable, and easy to transport, the Cat 301.7 CR Mini Excavator features a tilting quick hitch for added versatility, making it ideal for tight access work, landscaping, trenching, residential projects, and general earthworks. Plant trailer included with hire for easy transport.

Brand: Caterpillar

Operating Weight: 1.7t

Transport: Delivery Available (Extra charges may apply)

Required Safety Equipment

Trailer Brakes

Electrical Brake Controller Required
Portable Bluetooth Brake Controller Available

Transport

3t Vehicle Towing Capacity

Full Day

$250

Weekend

$450

Weekly

$1,000

Please enquire for long term rates

Availability: Available

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CR Mini Excavator

The Cat 301.7 CR 1.7t Mini Excavator is a compact and versatile machine, fitted with a tilting quick hitch for improved bucket positioning, finishing work, and added flexibility on site.

Its compact design makes it ideal for tight access work, landscaping, trenching, residential projects, site clean-ups, and general earthworks.

Plant trailer included with hire for easy transport.

1.7t mini excavator hire available across Ballarat and surrounding areas.

Standard Attachments Included with Hire

• Tilting quick hitch
• 300mm & 450mm GP buckets
• 1000mm mud bucket
• Single tine ripper available upon request

Additional Attachments Available at Additional Cost

• Auger drive
• Augers available in 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 350mm, 450mm & 600mm
• 500mm auger extensions
• Hammer / rock breaker
• Hydraulic grab
• Sleeper grab
• Gummy buckets

Please contact us to discuss any additional attachment requirements. Through our wide network of industry contacts, we can often source specialised attachments and equipment to suit your project.

Key Features

• Tilting quick hitch for greater flexibility when digging, shaping, and finishing
• Retractable tracks from 990mm to 1300mm
• Fits through most standard gates and tight access areas
• Overall height of 2362mm
• Maximum digging depth of 2540mm
• Operating weight of approximately 1.9t
• Auxiliary hydraulics for attachments
• Supplied ready to hire on a plant trailer

Towing Requirements:

Towable by vehicles rated to tow 3000kg fitted with an electric brake controller.

No electric brake controller? No worries, we offer a complimentary Bluetooth Electric Brake Controller that can be quickly paired to your vehicle at the start of hire, making towing simple and hassle free.

Specifications

Operating Weight	Approx. 1.9t
Dig Depth	2540 mm
Access	Fits through most standard gates and tight access areas
Hydraulics	Auxiliary hydraulics for attachments
Trailer Included	Plant trailer included with hire

Excavator - 1.7t with Tilt Hitch

Required Safety Equipment

Trailer Brakes

Transport

Specifications

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