Keeping operators cool

The Cat® 301.8 mini excavator is the first model in the range to have a sealed cab with air-conditioning, a valuable asset in the harsh Australian climate.

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Paul Cross of PGC Irrigation Contractors was dealing with a blistering hot summer's day in Perth earlier this year, installing pipes for a large, sun-baked primary school project.

All he needed for the dig was the latest Cat 301.8 mini excavator, and even though the forecast was for 40 degrees, he was unfazed.

Paul knew he would be working inside a sealed and pressurised cab equipped with air conditioning, chilling out while getting his work done, fast.

Year-round winner.

The feature is an industry-first for mini excavators of this size, making extended operation in high temperatures manageable.

"The air con is great," said Paul. "When using it I don't notice any draw on power or feel any impact on performance of the excavator at all."

"It's also roomy and I don't feel claustrophobic inside. In some other machines, even with open cabs, I feel squashed up and uncomfortable."