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Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 303.5E2 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in tight spaces and is commonly used in landscaping, construction, and municipal applications. The 303.5E2 CR is part of Caterpillar's 3-ton class mini excavator lineup and is known for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and operator visibility. Typical configurations may include a canopy or enclosed cab, auxiliary hydraulics, and a dozer blade for backfilling and site preparation.

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General Specifications

Engine	C1.3 Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	71.00 ft (21.64 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Net Power	23.50 hp (17.52 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	7,204.00 lbs (3,267.68 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year

Blades

Blade Height	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Blade Lift Height	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Blade Width	5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Dig Depth	19.00 in (48.26 cm)

Engine

Bore	3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Displacement	104.00 cu in (1,704.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C1.7
Gross Power	24.80 hp (18.49 kw)
Net Power	23.50 hp (17.52 kw)
Stroke	3.60 in (9.14 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary	18.50 gpm (70.02 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary	6.60 gpm (24.98 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	7,419.00 lbs (3,365.21 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	3,799.00 lbs (1,723.20 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	4,249.00 lbs (1,927.32 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	3132 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	1.50 gal (5.68 l)
Engine Oil	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Tank	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Hydraulic System	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11.20 gal (42.39 l)

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed

10 rpm

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,822.00 lbs (1,733.63 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,992.00 lbs (3,171.52 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2.00 mph (3.22 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab	8,209.00 lbs (3,723.54 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy	7,803.00 lbs (3,539.39 kg)

Caterpillar 303.5E2 CRs currently for sale

A 2019 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR From JL Hollinger & Sons for $55,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR From NC Machinery for $31,000.00 USD

A 2023 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR From LSR Enterprises for $45,000.00 USD

A 2016 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR From T-Quip Sales & Rentals, Inc. for Call for Price

A 2017 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR From Schmidt Equipment Inc. for $27,500.00 USD

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