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Caterpillar 303.5 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 303.5 ➔

The Caterpillar 303.5 is a compact mini excavator designed for versatility and efficiency in tight spaces. Featuring a powerful diesel engine, the 303.5 delivers reliable performance for digging, trenching, and material handling tasks. Its compact size and zero-tail swing design enhance maneuverability on construction sites, landscaping projects, and utility work. Equipped with advanced hydraulics and an ergonomic operator cabin, the Caterpillar 303.5 ensures precise control and operator comfort. This mini excavator supports various attachments, increasing its functionality across multiple applications. The Caterpillar 303.5 mini excavator is widely used in construction, agriculture, and urban infrastructure projects requiring compact, efficient earthmoving equipment.

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Blades

Blade Height	15 in (37 cm)
Blade Lift Height	17 in (42 cm)
Blade Width	5 ft (2 m)
Dig Depth	14 in (35 cm)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Cab	8 ft (2 m)
Height - Over Canopy	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	19 ft (6 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	18 ft (6 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	9 ft (3 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length	17 ft (5 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	6 ft (2 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	4 ft (1 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	5 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	4 ft (1 m)
Track Shoe Width	12 ft (4 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 (9 cm)
Displacement	91 cu in (1,496 cu cm)
Engine Model	3013
Gross Power	27 hp (20 kw)
Net Power	25 hp (19 kw)
Stroke	4 in (9 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)	17 gpm (66 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	5,742 lbs (2,605 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	3,080 lbs (1,397 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	4,114 lbs (1,866 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2987 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2494 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2987 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)	8 gpm (29 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	10 gpm (38 lpm)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System TAG	1 gal (5 l)
Engine Oil	2 gal (6 l)
Fuel Tank	14 gal (54 l)
Hydraulic System	18 gal (69 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12 gal (45 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9.3 rpm
Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,825 lbs (1,735 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,750 lbs (3,062 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2 mph (3 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

7,810 lbs (3,543 kg)

Caterpillar 303.5s currently for sale

A Caterpillar 303.5 From Foley Incorporated for $45,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303.5 From NMC CAT for $64,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303.5 From Rebel Auction Co., Inc. for Auction Pricing

A Caterpillar 303.5 From Peterson Tractor Company for $64,900.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303.5 From Quinn Company for $50,000.00 USD

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