Caterpillar 305.5 Mini Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 305.5 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It is part of Caterpillar's small excavator range and is commonly used where maneuverability, transportability, and reduced ground disturbance are important. The 305.5 typically features a compact tail swing design, hydraulic performance suited to digging and trenching, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. Its size makes it suitable for confined job sites while still providing the reach and breakout force needed for general excavation tasks. The Caterpillar 305.5 is widely referenced in mini excavator applications.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 305.5 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Booms - One-piece	627.00 lbs (284.40 kg) - Starting 2010
Counterweight	1,102.00 lbs (499.86 kg) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension A (source diagram)	100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension B (source diagram)	74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension C (source diagram)	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension D (source diagram)	13.00 in (33.02 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension E (source diagram)	25.00 in (63.50 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension F (source diagram)	65.00 in (165.10 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension G (source diagram)	96.00 in (243.84 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension H (source diagram)	233.00 in (591.82 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension J (source diagram)	70.00 in (177.80 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension K (source diagram)	76.00 in (193.04 cm) - Starting 2010
Shipping Dimension L (source diagram)	61.00 in (154.94 cm) - Starting 2010
Standard undercarriage (std shoe)	4,340.00 lbs (1,968.59 kg) - Starting 2010
Sticks - Medium Stick	292.00 lbs (132.45 kg) - Starting 2010
Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt)	5,617.00 lbs (2,547.83 kg) - Starting 2010

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