Caterpillar 308C R | Urban construction, landscaping | Operating Weight: 8,000 kg (ISO 13031-1) CAT hydraulic cylinders (ISO 9001) Crawler tracks (ASTM F1527) | ▲ Maneuverable in tight spaces Reliable hydraulic system (ISO 9001 certified) | Limited payload capacity (▲▲ less than 311CU) Lower lifting force (▲▲▲ vs industry standards) |
Caterpillar 311B | Medium-scale construction, trenching | Operating Weight: 9,500 kg (ISO 13031-1) CAT hydraulic pumps (ISO 10765) ▲ 20% higher lifting capacity (▲ from 308C) | ▲▲ Increased payload capacity Stable on uneven terrain (ASTM F1527 tracks) | Less agile in confined spaces (▲▲ less than 308C) Higher fuel consumption (▲▲▲ vs competitors) |
Caterpillar 311CU | Rough terrain, heavy-duty tasks | Operating Weight: 10,200 kg (ISO 13031-1) Universal undercarriage (ASTM F1527) ▲▲ 30% enhanced hydraulic flow (▲▲▲ from 308C) | ▲▲▲ Adaptable to varied terrains High durability (CAT-engineered components) | Higher cost (▲▲▲ vs base models) Larger storage requirements (▲▲▲ vs compact models) |
Industry Standard (8-ton) | General construction | Operating Weight: 8,000–9,000 kg (ISO 13031-1) Standard hydraulic system (ISO 10765) | Balanced performance-to-cost ratio Wide availability of replacement parts | No brand-specific innovations (▲▲ less than CAT advanced models) Limited customization options |
Komatsu PC200 | Medium construction projects | Operating Weight: 8,500 kg (ISO 13031-1) Komatsu hydraulic system (JIS B 8310) ▲ 18-ton bucket capacity (▲▲ vs CAT 308C) | Competitive pricing (▲▲ lower than CAT) Robust build quality (JIS B 8310 compliant) | Hydraulic responsiveness (▲▲ less than CAT) Less brand support in certain regions |
Hitachi ZX06U | Urban/industrial light tasks | Operating Weight: 7,800 kg (ISO 13031-1) Hitachi hydraulic cylinders (ISO 9001) ▲ 25% fuel efficiency (▲▲▲ vs CAT 308C) | Compact design (ideal for tight spaces) Lower operating costs (▲▲▲) | Limited lifting capacity (▲▲ less than 311B) Narrower attachment compatibility (▲▲▲ vs CAT) |