The CAT308E2 excavator offers powerful power, comfortable operation, and easy maintenance, as detailed below: Excellent Power and Performance Energy Efficiency: Equipped with a Cat C3.3B DI Turbo turbocharged diesel engine rated at 46 kW, it boasts high fuel efficiency, effectively reducing operating costs. It also offers excellent high-altitude and cold-start performance, operating at altitudes up to 2,500 meters and with a cold-start temperature as low as -15.7°C. Advanced Hydraulic System: Utilizing the fully upgraded Cat “Precision Hydraulics” system, combining the advantages of both “open-center” and “closed-center” hydraulic systems, it offers improved fuel efficiency, precise control, increased efficiency, and enhanced slope performance. Flexible Operating Mode: With dual “Standard” and “Powerful” modes, you can easily adjust to varying operating intensities with a single button, optimizing fuel consumption and production. Excellent Digging Capability: With a bucket digging force of 57.1 kN and an arm digging force of 38.9 kN, it can easily handle a variety of digging tasks. The swing speed is 10.8 rpm, ensuring quick response to operator commands and improving work efficiency. Excellent Stability: The standard tail and fixed-side boom design, with low counterweights extending to both sides of the machine, enhances stability while ensuring optimal lifting capacity. Comfortable and Convenient Operation Comfortable Cab: The spacious cab features ergonomic joysticks, an adjustable seat, and a color graphic monitor, providing an excellent working environment for the operator. An optional heated air suspension seat further enhances comfort. Intelligent Operation: The Compass digital control panel integrates operation, maintenance, performance, and safety systems, including an anti-theft system and an Economy Mode that reduces fuel consumption by up to 20%. Furthermore, the machine is equipped with GPS for precise remote control and easy machine management. Auto-Idle: Automatically reduces engine speed to idle after 4 seconds of inactivity, reducing fuel consumption and noise, and improving the operator experience. Low Maintenance Costs Easy Maintenance: The engine’s single-side maintenance design allows all maintenance operations to be completed from one side, and components can be easily removed and replaced. Significantly increased service access also enhances maintenance convenience, reducing maintenance costs and downtime. Durable Components: As a leading global brand, Caterpillar’s production system is committed to “zero defects,” with stringent requirements at every stage. This ensures the durability of excavator components, reduces the likelihood of failure, and further reduces maintenance costs.