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Caterpillar 303 CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 303 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 303 CR Mini Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various digging and landscaping tasks. With a blade lift height of 16 inches and a digging depth of 15 inches, this compact excavator offers precise control in tight spaces. The machine's hydraulic system provides digging forces of up to 6000 lbs, while the twelve-volt electrical system ensures reliable performance. Weighing 7403 lbs, the Caterpillar 303 CR is a reliable and efficient choice for construction and excavation projects.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	9.6 (2.9) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	16.8 (5.1) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C1.1 Turbo Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	23.6 (17.6) Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	116.1 in ft (35 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	24 hp (18 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	7,817 lbs (3,546 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	7,817 (3,545.7) Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Blade Lift Height	16 in (41 cm)
Blade Width	5 ft (2 m)
Dig Depth	15 in (38 cm)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Digging Depth	9 ft (3 m)
Digging Reach	9 ft (3 m)
Height - Over Cab	8 ft (2 m)
Height - Over Canopy	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	16 ft (5 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	15 ft (5 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	16 ft (5 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length	15 ft (5 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	3 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	4 ft (1 m)
Track Shoe Width	1 ft (0 m)
Width - Over Track	5 ft (2 m)
Width - Upper Structure	5 ft (2 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	3 in (8 cm)
Displacement	81 cu in (1,319 cu cm)
Engine Model	S3L2
Gross Power	27 hp (20 kw)
Net Power	26 hp (19 kw)
Stroke	4 in (9 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary	13 gpm (50 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)	13 gpm (50 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	3,484 lbs (1,580 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	3,822 lbs (1,734 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3550 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	3550 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3550 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)	6 gpm (23 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	9 gpm (33 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

7,403 lbs (3,358 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System TAG	1 gal (4 l)
Engine Oil	2 gal (6 l)
Fuel Tank	11 gal (41 l)
Hydraulic System	18 gal (69 l)
Hydraulic Tank	8 gal (30 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	65 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9.6 rpm
Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2 mph (3 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

7,524 lbs (3,413 kg)

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