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Caterpillar 305 CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 305 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 305 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces while maintaining digging performance and machine stability. The 305 CR is typically equipped with a hydraulic system suited for attachments such as buckets, augers, and breakers. Caterpillar offers the model with a comfortable operator station, intuitive controls, and service access for routine maintenance. As a mini excavator, the 305 CR is used for trenching, grading, lifting, and material handling on small to medium job sites.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	12 (3.7) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	19.1 (5.8) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C1.7 Turbo Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	45 (33.6) Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	144.5 in ft (44 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	45 hp (34 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	12,688 lbs (5,755 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	12,688 (5,755.2) Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Blade Lift Height	18 in (46 cm)
Blade Width	7 ft (2 m)
Dig Depth	14 in (36 cm)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Digging Depth	11 ft (3 m)
Digging Reach	11 ft (3 m)
Height - Over Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Height - Over Canopy	9 ft (3 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	18 ft (6 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	21 ft (6 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	19 ft (6 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	20 ft (6 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	18 ft (6 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length	18 ft (5 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	5 ft (2 m)
Track Shoe Width	1 ft (0 m)
Width - Over Track	7 ft (2 m)
Width - Upper Structure	6 ft (2 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	140 cu in (2,294 cu cm)
Engine Model	3013
Gross Power	43 hp (32 kw)
Net Power	42 hp (31 kw)
Stroke	4 in (9 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)	25 gpm (95 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	9,440 lbs (4,282 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	5,240 lbs (2,377 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	6,205 lbs (2,815 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3550 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	3550 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3550 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)	11 gpm (42 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	14 gpm (52 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

11,001 lbs (4,990 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System TAG	2 gal (7 l)
Engine Oil	2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Tank	18 gal (68 l)
Hydraulic System	22 gal (85 l)
Hydraulic Tank	15 gal (57 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	80 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

11,000 lbs (4,990 kg)

Caterpillar 305 CRs currently for sale

A 2023 Caterpillar 305 CR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A Caterpillar 305 CR From Holt Cat for $69,500.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar 305 CR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A Caterpillar 305 CR From Rebel Auction Co., Inc. for Auction Pricing

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