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Caterpillar 303E CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 303E CR ➔

The Caterpillar 303E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 303E CR features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, structures, and obstacles. It is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation applications. The machine is typically equipped with a hydraulic system suited for attachments such as buckets, augers, and breakers. The Caterpillar 303E CR combines compact dimensions, transportability, and operator visibility for work in tight-access environments.

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Blades

Blade Height	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Blade Lift Height	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Blade Width	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Dig Depth	19.00 in (48.26 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	15.80 ft (4.82 m)

Engine

Bore	3.10 in (7.87 cm)
Displacement	77.00 cu in (1,261.81 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C1.3
Gross Power	24.80 hp (18.49 kw)
Net Power	23.50 hp (17.52 kw)
Stroke	3.50 in (8.89 cm)

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Bucket	6,385.00 lbs (2,896.19 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	3,327.00 lbs (1,509.10 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	3,732.00 lbs (1,692.81 kg)
Hydraulic System Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2625 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm	23.10 gpm (87.43 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

7,782.00 lbs (3,529.86 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	1.20 gal (4.54 l)
Engine Oil	1.50 gal (5.68 l)
Fuel Tank	11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Hydraulic System	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12.40 gal (46.93 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	80 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9 rpm

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,417.00 lbs (1,549.93 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,947.00 lbs (3,151.11 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.50 mph (2.41 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab	7,204.00 lbs (3,267.68 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy	6,721.00 lbs (3,048.60 kg)

Caterpillar 303E CRs currently for sale

A 2022 Caterpillar 303E CR From LSR Enterprises for $45,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303E CR From Gregory Poole CAT for $36,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303E CR From MacAllister Machinery – South for $36,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303E CR From MacAllister Machinery – South for $29,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 303E CR From MacAllister Machinery – South for $27,500.00 USD

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