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Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 305.5E CR ➔

The Caterpillar 305.5E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for utility, landscaping, and general construction work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, structures, and roadways. The machine is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system for digging and lifting, and an enclosed or open cab configuration depending on specification. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic thumbs, and augers. The 305.5E CR is used for trenching, grading, site preparation, and material handling. Its size and transportability make it suitable for urban job sites and small-scale excavation applications.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	12.70 ft (3.87 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.30 ft (6.19 m)

Engine

Net Power

44.20 hp (32.96 kw)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

11,938.00 lbs (5,414.99 kg)

Caterpillar 305.5E CRs currently for sale

A 2014 Caterpillar 305.5E CR From Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for $57,450.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 305.5E CR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

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