Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 305.5E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces and is commonly used where maneuverability is important. The 305.5E CR is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and a standard excavator boom and arm configuration for digging, trenching, and material handling. Typical attachments may include buckets, augers, and hydraulic tools. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 305.5E CR is suited to small- to medium-scale earthmoving applications.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth	12.70 ft (3.87 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.30 ft (6.19 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Net Power	44.20 hp (32.96 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight	11,938.00 lbs (5,414.99 kg)

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Caterpillar 305.5E CR Mini Excavator Specs

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

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