Caterpillar 305.5E Mini Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 305.5E is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's 5-ton class mini excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The 305.5E typically features a zero-tail-swing design, hydraulic versatility for attachments, and a compact footprint for transport and maneuverability. It is built to provide controlled operation in tight spaces while maintaining digging performance and stability. The model is often selected for projects requiring efficient excavation with reduced ground disturbance and access limitations.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 305.5E Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Booms - One-piece	620.00 lbs (281.23 kg) - Starting 2013
Counterweight	1,822.00 lbs (826.45 kg) - Starting 2013
Extra counterweight	364.40 lbs (165.29 kg) - Starting 2013
Range Dimension A (source diagram)	160.00 in (406.40 cm) - Starting 2013
Range Dimension B (source diagram)	237.00 in (601.98 cm) - Starting 2013
Range Dimension C (source diagram)	152.00 in (386.08 cm) - Starting 2013
Range Dimension D (source diagram)	108.00 in (274.32 cm) - Starting 2013
Range Dimension G (source diagram)	220.00 in (558.80 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension A (source diagram)	98.00 in (248.92 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension B (source diagram)	78.00 in (198.12 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension C (source diagram)	78.00 in (198.12 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension D (source diagram)	13.00 in (33.02 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension E (source diagram)	24.00 in (60.96 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension F (source diagram)	44.00 in (111.76 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension G (source diagram)	102.00 in (259.08 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension H (source diagram)	210.00 in (533.40 cm) - Starting 2013
Shipping Dimension J (source diagram)	68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2013
Standard undercarriage (std shoe)	3,760.00 lbs (1,705.51 kg) - Starting 2013
Sticks - Long Stick	420.00 lbs (190.51 kg) - Starting 2013
Sticks - Medium Stick	320.00 lbs (145.15 kg) - Starting 2013
Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt)	4,120.00 lbs (1,868.80 kg) - Starting 2013

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