# Caterpillar 303.5 for Sale in Mechanicsville, VA **URL:** ## 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) ### General Specifications - **Booms - One-piece (since 2001):** 509 lbs (230.88 kg) - **Bore (since 2001):** 3.31 in (8.41 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 12.0 in (30.48 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 26.0 in (66.04 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 16.0 in (40.64 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 40.0 in (101.6 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 48.0 in (121.92 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 55.0 in (139.7 cm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2001):** 0 - 0 cu yd (0 - 0 cu m) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.0645 cu yd (49 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.1645 cu yd (126 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.0849 cu yd (65 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.1160 cu yd (89 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.1482 cu yd (113 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.1452 cu yd (111 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.1766 cu yd (135 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.2080 cu yd (159 L) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2001):** 29.0 in (73.66 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2001):** 30.0 in (76.2 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2001):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 119 lbs (53.98 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 185 lbs (83.91 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 133 lbs (60.33 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 129 lbs (58.51 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 142 lbs (64.41 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 162 lbs (73.48 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 159 lbs (72.12 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 178 lbs (80.74 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 167 lbs (75.75 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 236 lbs (107.05 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 222 lbs (100.7 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 249 lbs (112.94 kg) - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 1999):** 25 hp (18.64 kw) - **Counterweight (since 2001):** 688 lbs (312.07 kg) - **Displacement (since 2001):** 91.7 cu in (1502.7 cu cm) - **Engine Model (since 2001):** 3013 - **Flywheel Power (since 2001):** 25.5 hp (19.02 kw) - **Ground Contact Area - with Std. Shoe (since 2001):** 1705 sq in (1.1 sq m) - **Height (since 1999):** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **Length (since 1999):** 198 in (502.92 cm) - **Lift Capacity (since 1999):** 2270 lbs (1029.66 kg) - **Max. Reach (since 1999):** 218 in (553.72 cm) - **Maximum Drawbar - Pull (since 2001):** 6879 lbs (3120.27 kg) - **Maximum Travel (since 2001):** Two Speed Travel - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - High (since 2001):** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2001):** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2001):** 3 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2001):** 4 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2001):** 3 - **Operating Weight (since 2001):** 7673 lbs (3480.42 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2001):** 79 in (200.66 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1999):** AFW - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** DCH - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 158 in (401.32 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 139 in (353.06 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 221 in (561.34 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 207 in (525.78 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 139 in (353.06 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 123 in (312.42 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 217 in (551.18 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 204 in (518.16 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 177 in (449.58 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 169 in (429.26 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 217 in (551.18 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 197 in (500.38 cm) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2001):** 2300 rpm - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2001):** 2987 psi (20600 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2001):** 2500 psi (17200 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2001):** 2987 psi (20600 kPa) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 11 in (27.94 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 54 in (137.16 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 80 in (203.2 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2001):** 198 in (502.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2001):** 65 in (165.1 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2001):** 49 in (124.46 cm) - **Sourcing (since 2001):** U.K. - **Standard undercarriage (std shoe) (since 2001):** 2467 lbs (1119.01 kg) - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2001):** 315 lbs (142.88 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2001):** 269 lbs (122.02 kg) - **Stroke (since 2001):** 3.55 in (9.02 cm) - **Track Gauge (since 1999):** 49 in (124.46 cm) - **Track Gauge - Standard - Undercarriage (since 2001):** 49 in (124.46 cm) - **Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt) (since 2001):** 3217 lbs (1459.21 kg) - **Width (since 1999):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Width of Standard - Track Shoe (since 2001):** 12 in (30.48 cm) - **Years Built (since 1999):** 1,999 - 2,002 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,002 ### 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 jobsite conditions. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 303.5 combines a small operating footprint with maneuverability suited to landscaping, construction, municipal, and site preparation applications. Typical features include a zero or reduced tail swing design, hydraulic versatility for attachments, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. The Caterpillar 303.5 is commonly used where access is limited and precise control is required. It is recognized as a versatile machine for light to medium-duty excavation tasks. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 303.5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZDhhMTY2YzA1MzJiYzI2ZWRmZTgyN2NkYjA4MmNiOCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYyNzIy) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lODFlN2NjY2E2MmFkMzU2OTc4Mjg5MjdiODNmNjZiYiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjU2NTU3) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOWVmNGYxOWFlMGUwZDZiZDYwZTIxNWQzMTQ1OWQxZSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjY0MDQ5) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNTg3ZGYzY2JkZjg1MjQ4YmFjZmNjNzg4ZGM1MzY1MiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjEyMzU2) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYzQxNDZiY2ZkYjI0YTA1OWY3MGYwMWI1MWNhMzFlOCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYzNjAx) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNGIyYTYzZjA3YzY2Nzg2ZGJlNmM0M2I5ZDQ1ZDY5YSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjU0NTU2) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZjc0MTRmNTU2MWIwODMzZDMxNWI2NTUzOGVlNDdlYiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjEwNjYw) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mODgzNzRkMzNkZTA3Y2NiZjcyYmM3NDI2NmViNTNlMyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjkxMzU=) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOGJlOTk5YTk4ZDc1ZmU3OTAwOWYxNWE0ZTliMTQwNCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjE3ODMz) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYzE3ODY0NjUyMWM5ZjM3YTA5YjBjZjNlOWE2N2UwNSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjUwMjE4) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04NDQ1MzNhM2Y2MTU1ZDM4ZTNiMGVkYWQ3ZTM1YjI3YSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjY0OTU0) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNGY0MDg4NGE1NDUzMDJjYjlkMTgyMmY2OTM0MGViOCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjQxMTY0) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYzQzMTg3Njg0MzM1NGRhYTY2MWQ0Njk4YmQ3YWI2NCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjQ5NDA5) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOTE3Y2NhYTFjMjU4NzQzZWM3MWFmOWRhOTgwYjVjYyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjM3NjAz) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMzg0Mjk3MDY3YzM1NGE3ZGM0ZWM0ODhmMDgyNTVlMiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjEyMTk=) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMmUzOWMwNTczMThiNTk4ZjBiNzhiNDViZjE5ZTk0MSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjE1MDg1) ![Caterpillar 303.5 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMGRiNWJmMGE2OTNjMTAxOWFkOGQzYTZmNDZmZjM5ZSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYyOTk2)