Variable Angle Boom for Cat 308E2 Increases Versatility and Confined Space Performance
The Cat® 308E2 mini hydraulic excavator is now available in a variable-angle-boom (VAB) configuration that provides an expanded working envelope and increased application flexibility. While providing a maximum dig depth of 169 in. (4 290 mm), the VAB extends the 308E2’s maximum reach by 30 in. (760 mm) to a total of 306 in. (7 780 mm), compared with the standard boom-and-stick configuration; dump clearance is extended by 56 in. (1 410 mm) to 239 in. (6 080 mm). In addition, the VAB allows the 308E2 to work closer to the blade and tracks, resulting in added lift capacity when working in confined areas.
Using a 65-hp (48.5-kW) Cat C3.3B engine and a load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers flows to 39.6 gpm (150 L/min), the 308E2 features a compact-radius design that limits tail overhang when working over the side to 11 in. (290 mm), ensuring efficient, safe operation in confined spaces and on congested job sites. For applications requiring added stability and lift capability, an available added counterweight extends overhang modestly, to 16 in. (405 mm).
