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Caterpillar 303.5 Mini Excavator

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

The Caterpillar 303.5 is a compact mini excavator designed for excavation, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 303.5 combines a small operating footprint with hydraulic performance suited to landscaping, construction, and municipal applications. Typical features include a zero or reduced tail swing design, a backfill blade, auxiliary hydraulic capability, and compatibility with multiple attachments. The machine is commonly used where maneuverability, transportability, and precise control are required. The Caterpillar 303.5 mini excavator is valued for access in tight spaces and efficient operation on small to medium-scale projects.

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Blades

Blade Height	14.60 in (37.08 cm)
Blade Lift Height	16.50 in (41.91 cm)
Blade Width	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Dig Depth	13.80 in (35.05 cm)

Dimensions

Center Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Height - Over Cab	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Height - Over Canopy	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	16.60 ft (5.06 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	18.60 ft (5.67 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	18.20 ft (5.55 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Shipping Length	16.80 ft (5.12 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Track Gauge	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Track Shoe Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width - Over Track	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Width - Upper Structure	5.10 ft (1.55 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Displacement	91.30 cu in (1,496.14 cu cm)
Engine Model	3013
Gross Power	27.00 hp (20.13 kw)
Net Power	25.00 hp (18.64 kw)
Stroke	3.60 in (9.14 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)	17.40 gpm (65.86 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	5,742.00 lbs (2,604.53 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	3,080.00 lbs (1,397.07 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	4,114.00 lbs (1,866.08 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2987 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2494 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2987 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)	7.54 gpm (28.54 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)	10.01 gpm (37.89 lpm)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System TAG	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Engine Oil	1.50 gal (5.68 l)
Fuel Tank	14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Hydraulic System	18.20 gal (68.89 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12.00 gal (45.42 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9.3 rpm
Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,825.00 lbs (1,734.99 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,750.00 lbs (3,061.75 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

7,810.00 lbs (3,542.56 kg)

Caterpillar 303.5s currently for sale

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