Ahh, the age old debate – which cat 307.5 excavator is better, the Cat 308 or the Cat 307.5? Every construction guy has probably wondered this at some point in their lives. Are they buying one of the best compact track loaders on the market or are they buying a lemon? Below is a side by side comparison of two of Caterpillar’s lightweight sloggers.

cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Fuel efficiency

Cat has been making compact excavators for decades. They’ve been so successful at it, in fact, that many people use the term “Cat” to refer to a compact excavator, whether it’s made by Cat or not.

The Cat 307 is a powerful and versatile mid-sized excavator that is perfect for a variety of applications. It has an operating weight of around 15,000 pounds and is powered by a Cat 3054T engine that provides 74 horsepower.

The latest offering from Cat in the 30 ton class is the 308E2 CR SB mini hydraulic excavator. This machine offers excellent fuel efficiency and reduced owning and operating costs. It has an operating weight of around 21,000 pounds and is powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT engine that provides 94 horsepower.

cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Boom

The Caterpillar 307.5B excavator is a medium-sized, 7.5 tonne weight class machine that offers great versatility, maneuverability and productivity. This highly popular machine is well known for its versatility, functionality and exceptional performance in tight spaces, as it offers smooth and precise operation with low noise levels. The versatile and powerful 307 is the perfect partner for your operations.

The Cat 308F has been designed to provide you with the best possible performance in any application. It is one of the most versatile, productive and reliable machines on the market. The 308F has an advanced hydraulic system which delivers superior performance at all times by providing increased efficiency, finesse and reliability.

The Cat 308E is a compact machine that packs a punch. With its compact size, it gives you maximum power in any type of terrain or application. The 308E has an extremely powerful engine that will provide you with superior performance on all types of jobsites or applications.

The Caterpillar 307 excavator is one of the most versatile machines on the market today. With its wide range of attachments available, it can be used for many different applications and jobsites such as: construction sites, demolition sites, road work, landscaping etc.. It also has an optional backhoe attachment

cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Dipper Stick

The cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Dipper Stick has a longer reach, digging depth of 4.6 m (15 ft), while the working height and dump height are 7.9 m (26 ft) and 6.1 m (20 ft), respectively.

In addition, the Doosan DX140LCR-3 short tail swing model comes with a full-color LCD display and features simple controls with an auto idle function that can improve fuel efficiency by up to 20 percent.

The dipper stick is quite small and it is quite easy to use.

cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Cylinders

We get many questions from customers about the differences between the Cat 307.5 and 308 excavator cylinders. Both machines are very similar in horsepower, weight and overall size. The Cat 307.5 and 308 are also very similar in price, making it a popular decision for buyers to purchase the Cat 308 for the extra two inches of track gauge over the Cat 307.5.

The question that we get asked most often is whether or not there is any difference in hydraulic cylinders between the two machines. The short answer to that question is that they are the same hydraulic cylinders on both machines, so if you have a cylinder that needs replaced, you don’t need to worry about ordering a different part number when switching from a Cat 307.5 to a Cat 308 or vice versa. Below you find more information about hydraulic cylinders on both models.

cat 307.5 vs 308 excavator Hydraulics

I’m thinking about buying a used mini excavator for our business and I am stuck between the 307.5 and 308. I have been told that with the same amount of horsepower, the 308 will out perform the 307 because it has a bigger hydraulic pump.

chose cat 307.5 or 308 excavator

The 307.5 is a small machine and the 308 is a medium sized machine. I would like to know what your intentions are for the machine and how you will use it.

If you intend to do landscaping work, I would suggest the 308 because it has a longer stick that will help with digging and better overall leverage. You can always rent or buy a thumb for it as well if you need one.

If you are just using the machine on your property or using it as an all-around utility machine then the 307.5 should be fine. It has a lot of power for its size and is very maneuverable. The hydraulic system on the ‘E’ models is amazing and makes up for any lack of size in my opinion.