# Caterpillar 303.5E2CR for Sale in Piscataway, NJ

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/303.5e2cr/id/68330243>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $45,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 68330243
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 303.5E2CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 796
- **Serial number:** JWY03242
- **Location:** Piscataway, NJ

## Description

AIR CONDITIONER, AM FM RADIO, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS, BOOM, 1 PIECE, CARBODY, STANDARD, COUPLER, QUICK, ENGINE ENCLOSURES, LIGHTING, Online Owner's Manual , RUBBER TRACK, THUMB, HYDRAULIC, ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

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

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Cab Guards:** No

### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE

- **Back Up Alarm:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Leaks:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

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

### HYDRAULICS

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

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Thumb:** Yes

### BOOM

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

### STICK

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

### BUCKET

- **Quick Coupler:** Yes

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Pins & Bushings Turned?:** No

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Housings:** Good
- **Planetaries / Diff:** Good

## 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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