# Caterpillar 303.5 for Sale in Mechanicsville, VA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/303.5/id/89117843>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $52,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89117843
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 303.5
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 137
- **Serial number:** 0RE901245
- **Location:** Mechanicsville, VA

## Description

Air Conditioner, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - High Pressure, Bucket, Combined Hydraulics, Fire Extinguisher, Hand and Foot Control, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Protection Total Machine Warranty through 9/25/2027 or 3,000hrs
60m/3,000hrs Emissions Warranty through 9/28/2027 or 3,000hrs, Thumb Type - Hydraulic, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** Yes
- **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** No
- **Extra Fuel Tanks:** No
- **S.O.S. Taken:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Back Up Alarm Functioning:** Yes
- **Brakes Functioning:** Yes
- **ROPS:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Back Up Alarm:** Yes
- **Current Parts Manual:** Yes
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Anti-Freeze Color:** Red
- **Engine S/N:** J7L02372
- **Hours On Engine:** 132
- **Oil Pressure (H/L/N):** Normal
- **Smoke (B/D/L/W):** None Observed

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Leaks:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Batteries / Cables:** Good
- **Lighting:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Starter Electric:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Good
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Control Linkage:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Hoses & Tubes - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Hydraulic Swivel:** Good
- **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Pump Drive:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Swing Motors:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Thumb Cylinder:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Auger:** No
- **Claw:** No
- **Crusher:** No
- **Grapple:** No
- **Hammer:** No
- **Pulverizer:** No
- **Rake:** No
- **Ripper:** No
- **Shear:** No
- **Thumb:** Yes
- **Tilting Ditch Bucket:** No
- **Vibratory Plate:** No

### BOOM

- **Boom Condition:** Good
- **Boom Pins:** Good
- **Pins & Bushings - BOOM:** Good

### STICK

- **Pins & Bushings - STICK:** Good
- **Stick Conditions:** Good
- **Stick Pins:** Good

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Track Frame - Left:** Good
- **Track Frame - Right:** Good

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Left Final Drive Mag Plug Inspected:** Yes
- **Right Final Drive Mag Plug Inspected:** Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blade

- **Dig Depth:** 13.8 in (35.05 cm)
- **Height:** 14.6 in (37.08 cm)
- **Lift Height:** 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- **Width:** 5.1 ft (1.55 m)

### Dimensions

- **Center Ground Clearance:** 1 ft (0.3 m)
- **Height - Over Cab:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Height - Over Canopy:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 17.3 ft (5.27 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 16.61 ft (5.06 m)
- **Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
- **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 10.4 ft (3.17 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 12.6 ft (3.84 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 11.9 ft (3.63 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 18.61 ft (5.67 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 17.4 ft (5.3 m)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick:** 18.2 ft (5.55 m)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 17 ft (5.18 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 9.1 ft (2.77 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick:** 7.9 ft (2.41 m)
- **Shipping Length:** 16.8 ft (5.12 m)
- **Stick Length - Long Stick:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m)
- **Stick Length - Standard Stick:** 4.1 ft (1.25 m)
- **Swing Radius - Rear:** 4.7 ft (1.43 m)
- **Track Gauge:** 4.1 ft (1.25 m)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Width - Over Track:** 5.1 ft (1.55 m)
- **Width - Upper Structure:** 5.1 ft (1.55 m)

### Electrical System

- **Electrical System Type:** Twelve-volt system

### Engine

- **Engine Model:** 3013
- **Gross Power:** 27 hp (20.13 kw)
- **Net Power:** 25 hp (18.64 kw)

### Engine Dimensions

- **Bore:** 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- **Displacement:** 91.3 cu in (1496.14 cu cm)
- **Stroke:** 3.6 in (9.14 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi):** 17.4 gpm (65.86 lpm)
- **Digging Force - Bucket:** 5742 lbs (2604.53 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 3080 lbs (1397.07 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 4114 lbs (1866.08 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)

### Msc Comments

- **Msc Spec Date:** 1/1/2000

### Operational

- **Operating Weight:** 7546 lbs (3422.81 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System Tag:** 1.3 gal (4.92 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 1.5 gal (5.68 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 14.3 gal (54.13 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 18.2 gal (68.89 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 12 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

- **Gradeability - Maximum - High:** 30 degrees
- **Gradeability - Maximum - Low:** 37 degrees
- **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 3825 lbs (1734.99 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 6750 lbs (3061.75 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 7810 lbs (3542.56 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 303.5 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 303.5 combines a small operating footprint with hydraulic performance suited to landscaping, construction, and municipal applications. It is commonly used where maneuverability, transportability, and reduced ground disturbance are important. Typical features include a zero or reduced tail swing design, auxiliary hydraulic capability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. The Caterpillar 303.5 is valued for precision control, versatility, and efficient operation in tight-access environments.

## Photos

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