Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 302.5 ➔

The Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a variety of excavation and construction tasks. With a compact size and exceptional maneuverability, this excavator offers impressive digging depth, reach, and lifting capabilities. Equipped with a reliable engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 302.5 delivers excellent performance while maintaining fuel efficiency. Whether you're working on landscaping projects, construction sites, or utility installations, this Mini Excavator is sure to meet your needs with precision and efficiency.

Blade

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth	11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Height	14.00 in (35.56 cm)
Lift Height	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Width	4.80 ft (1.46 m)

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	boom w/ stick 1110mm
Max Cutting Height	14.38 ft (4.38 m)
Max Digging Depth	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Max Loading Height	10.18 ft (3.10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	14.97 ft (4.56 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	6.96 ft (2.12 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	boom w/ stick 1410mm
Max Cutting Height	14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Max Digging Depth	9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Max Loading Height	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	16.18 ft (4.93 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	7.81 ft (2.38 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Ground Clearance	1.02 ft (0.31 m)
Height	7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Height - Over Cab	7.58 ft (2.31 m)
Height - Over Canopy	7.58 ft (2.31 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	7.55 ft (2.30 m)
Length	14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	14.33 ft (4.37 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	8.67 ft (2.64 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	16.18 ft (4.93 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	15.33 ft (4.67 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	15.83 ft (4.82 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	7.83 ft (2.39 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft (0.56 m)
Shipping Length	14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	4.67 ft (1.42 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4.17 ft (1.27 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Track Gauge	3.75 ft (1.14 m)
Track Shoe Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Weight	6,283.00 lbs (2,849.92 kg)
Width	4.67 ft (1.42 m)
Width - Over Track	4.75 ft (1.45 m)
Width - Upper Structure	4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	3.75 ft (1.14 m)

Electrical System

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type	Twelve-volt system

Engine

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	91.30 cu in (1,496.14 cu cm)
Engine Model	3013
Gross Power	24.10 hp (17.97 kw)

Engine Dimensions

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement	91.30 cu in (1,496.14 cu cm)
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)	13.50 gpm (51.10 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	4,928.00 lbs (2,234.92 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	2,665.00 lbs (1,208.62 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	3,124.00 lbs (1,416.78 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2987 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2494 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2987 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)	4.90 gpm (18.55 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	8.80 gpm (33.31 lpm)

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date	1/1/2000

Operational

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2987 psi
Operating Weight	6,027.50 lbs (2,733.56 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System Tag	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Engine Oil	1.50 gal (5.68 l)
Fuel Tank	10.80 gal (40.88 l)
Hydraulic System	13.00 gal (49.21 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.40 gal (35.58 l)

Swing System

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum - High	31 degrees
Gradeability - Maximum - Low	37 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	2,475.00 lbs (1,122.45 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	4,950.00 lbs (2,244.90 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	4,950.00 lbs (2,244.90 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size	11.82 in (30.02 cm)
Track Gauge	3.78 ft (1.15 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 302.5 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	5,762.00 lbs (2,613.15 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab	6,015.00 lbs (2,727.89 kg)

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