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Caterpillar

305E2 CR

Mini Excavator

Max Digging Depth
130 in
Net Power
40.2 hp
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Specifications

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Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C2.4
Displacement146 in³
Net Power40.2 hp
Bore3 in
Stroke4 in
EmissionsMeets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIA emission standards.

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Operating Pressure - Equipment3,553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing3,132 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel3,553 psi
Digging Force - Bucket10,050 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Standard5,550 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Long4,788 lb
Hydraulic System TypeLoad Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm39.6 gal/min

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth130 in
Max Reach Along Ground210 in

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Net Power40.20 hp (29.98 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight9,330.00 lbs (4,232.02 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Digging Depth77.00 ft (23.47 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
EngineC2.4 Starting 2021 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Engine Oil2.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank18.0 gal
Fuel Tank16.6 gal
Hydraulic System20.6 gal
Cooling System2.8 gal

Blades

Blades specifications
Blade Width78 in
Blade Height15 in
Blade Lift Height16 in
Dig Depth22 in

Swing System

Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed10 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop80 °
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop60 °

Travel System

Travel System specifications
Travel Speed - High2.7 mph
Travel Speed - Low1.7 mph
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed5,418 lb
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed10,161 lb
Gradeability - Maximum30 °

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dimensions - Long Stick specifications
Boom In Reach100 in
Dig Depth144 in
Maximum Blade Depth22 in
Maximum Blade Height16 in
Maximum Dig Height214 in
Maximum Dump Clearance154 in
Maximum Reach235 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level229 in
O/A Undercarriage Length102 in
Swing Bearing - Height24 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width16 in
Vertical Wall104 in
Boom Swing - Left27 in
Boom Swing - Right31 in
O/A Shipping Length208 in
O/A Track Width78 in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Dimensions - Standard Stick specifications
Boom In Reach93 in
Dig Depth129 in
Maximum Blade Depth22 in
Maximum Blade Height16 in
Maximum Dig Height207 in
Maximum Dump Clearance129 in
Maximum Reach220 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level210 in
O/A Undercarriage Length102 in
Swing Bearing - Height24 in
Track Belt/Shoe Width16 in
Vertical Wall91 in
Boom Swing - Left27 in
Boom Swing - Right31 in
O/A Shipping Length204 in
O/A Track Width78 in

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