# Caterpillar 303 CR for Sale in Abilene, TX **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $37,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88914886 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 303 CR - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 671 - **Serial number:** NXY00992 - **Location:** Abilene, TX ## Description \*2 WAY CONTROL, \*303 07A CR HYD EXCAVATOR, \*ACCUMULATOR, \*ALARM, TRAVEL, \*BLADE, FIXED, BOCE, \*BOOM, STANDARD, \*DRAIN, ECOLOGY, \*ENGINE, MLIT STP3/EPA TIER 4F, \*FILM, INC. CANADA, \*FILM, PRODUCT LINK, ANSI, \*HYDRAULIC OIL, STD, \*INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, \*LINKAGE, BUCKET, W/LIFTING EYE, \*SOFTWARE, CODED START, \*SOFTWARE, PROPORTIONAL CONTROL, \*SOFTWARE, STICK STEER CONTROL, \*TRAVEL LEVERS AND PEDALS, \*UNDERCARRIAGE, FIXED, STD BLD, BOOM LIGHT, STANDARD, CANOPY, ROPS, CAT KEY, WITH PASS CODE OPTION, CONTROL, 1ST AUX, JOYSTICK, COUPLER, PG, MAN.D.LOCK, 3-4T, CWT EXTRA, 550LBS, FILM, CANOPY, FILM, ROPS, ISO, CANOPY, FLOORMAT, CANOPY, W/TRAVEL, LANE 3 ORDER, LINES, 1ST AUX, STD STICK, LINES, BOOM W/O BLCV, LINES, BUCKET, STD STICK, LINES, STICK W/O SLCV, MONITOR NEXT GEN, NO CAMERA, Online Owner's Manual , PACKING, LAST MILE PROGRAM, PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PL243, SEAT BELT, 3" RETRACTABLE, SEAT, SUSPENSION, VINYL, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SHIPPING/STORAGE PROTECTION, STICK, STD W/ THUMB B ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Bumper:** Good - **Car Body:** Good - **Counterweight:** Good - **Crankcase Guard / Battery Box:** Good - **Draw Bar:** Good - **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good - **Engine Doors:** Good - **Fenders:** Good - **Fuel Tank:** Good - **Grab Irons:** Good - **Hood:** Good - **Main Frame Welds:** Good - **Paint:** Good - **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good - **Sheet Metal:** Good - **Steps / Ladder:** Good ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good - **Lighting:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Boom Cylinder:** Good - **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:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good ### 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:** No ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Pins & Bushings Turned?:** No ## Manufacturer specifications ### Air Conditioning System - **Air Conditioning (since 2026):** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe). ### Blade - **Height (since 2026):** 13.8 in (35.05 cm) - **Width (since 2026):** 61 in (154.94 cm) ### Certification - Cab And Canopy - **Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) (since 2026):** ISO 12117-2:2008 - **Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) (since 2026):** ISO 12117:1997 - **Top Guard (since 2026):** ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ### Dimensions - Long Stick - **Boom Height - Shipping Position (since 2026):** 75.6 in (192.02 cm) - **Boom In Reach (since 2026):** 74.2 in (188.47 cm) - **Boom Swing - Left (since 2026):** 25.2 in (64.01 cm) - **Boom Swing - Right (since 2026):** 34.3 in (87.12 cm) - **Dig Depth (since 2026):** 116.1 in (294.89 cm) - **Maximum Blade Depth (since 2026):** 21.1 in (53.59 cm) - **Maximum Blade Height (since 2026):** 15.2 in (38.61 cm) - **Maximum Dig Height (since 2026):** 183.1 in (465.07 cm) - **Maximum Dump Clearance (since 2026):** 130.3 in (330.96 cm) - **Maximum Reach (since 2026):** 206.3 in (524 cm) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level (since 2026):** 201.2 in (511.05 cm) - **Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage (since 2026):** 12.2 in (30.99 cm) - **O/A Shipping Height (since 2026):** 97.6 in (247.9 cm) - **O/A Undercarriage Length (since 2026):** 81.5 in (207.01 cm) - **Overall Shipping Length\* (since 2026):** 179.5 in (455.93 cm) - **Stick Length (since 2026):** 61.4 in (155.96 cm) - **Swing Bearing - Height (since 2026):** 22.4 in (56.9 cm) - **Tail Swing - with Extra Counterweight (since 2026):** 35 in (88.9 cm) - **Tail Swing without Counterweight (since 2026):** 30.5 in (77.47 cm) - **Track Belt/Shoe Width (since 2026):** 11.8 in (29.97 cm) - **Track Width (since 2026):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Vertical Wall (since 2026):** 81.5 in (207.01 cm) ### Dimensions - Standard Stick - **Boom Height - Shipping Position (since 2026):** 63 in (160.02 cm) - **Boom In Reach (since 2026):** 68.9 in (175.01 cm) - **Boom Swing - Left (since 2026):** 25.2 in (64.01 cm) - **Boom Swing - Right (since 2026):** 34.3 in (87.12 cm) - **Dig Depth (since 2026):** 104.3 in (264.92 cm) - **Maximum Blade Depth (since 2026):** 21.1 in (53.59 cm) - **Maximum Blade Height (since 2026):** 15.2 in (38.61 cm) - **Maximum Dig Height (since 2026):** 177.6 in (451.1 cm) - **Maximum Dump Clearance (since 2026):** 124.8 in (316.99 cm) - **Maximum Reach (since 2026):** 196.1 in (498.09 cm) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level (since 2026):** 190.2 in (483.11 cm) - **Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage (since 2026):** 12.2 in (30.99 cm) - **O/A Shipping Height (since 2026):** 97.6 in (247.9 cm) - **O/A Undercarriage Length (since 2026):** 81.5 in (207.01 cm) - **Overall Shipping Length\* (since 2026):** 177.6 in (451.1 cm) - **Stick Length (since 2026):** 49.6 in (125.98 cm) - **Swing Bearing - Height (since 2026):** 22.4 in (56.9 cm) - **Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight (since 2026):** 35 in (88.9 cm) - **Tail Swing without Counterweight (since 2026):** 30.5 in (77.47 cm) - **Track Belt/Shoe Width (since 2026):** 11.8 in (29.97 cm) - **Track Width (since 2026):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Vertical Wall (since 2026):** 71.7 in (182.12 cm) ### Engine - **Bore (since 2026):** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Displacement (since 2026):** 69 cu in (1130.71 cu cm) - **Emissions (since 2026):** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. - **Engine Model (since 2026):** C1.1 Turbo - **Net Power (since 2026):** 23.6 hp (17.6 kw) - **Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC (since 2026):** 23.6 hp (17.6 kw) - **Net Power - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 24.7 hp (18.42 kw) - **Stroke (since 2026):** 3.2 in (8.13 cm) ### General Specifications - **Digging Depth (since 2025):** 9.6 ft (2.93 m) - **Digging Reach (since 2025):** 16.8 ft (5.12 m) - **Engine (since 2025):** 23.6 hp (17.6 kw) - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 7,817 lbs (3545.74 kg) ### Hydraulic System - **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow (since 2026):** 17 gpm (64.35 lpm) - **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure (since 2026):** 3553 psi - **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow (since 2026):** 7 gpm (26.5 lpm) - **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure (since 2026):** 3553 psi - **Digging Force - Bucket (since 2026):** 6385 lbs ft (8656.78 nm) - **Digging Force - Stick - Long (since 2026):** 3327 lbs ft (4510.75 nm) - **Digging Force - Stick - Standard (since 2026):** 3732 lbs ft (5059.85 nm) - **Operating Pressure - Equipment (since 2026):** 3553 psi - **Operating Pressure - Swing (since 2026):** 2553 psi - **Operating Pressure - Travel (since 2026):** 3553 psi - **Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm (since 2026):** 26 gpm (98.41 lpm) - **Type (since 2026):** Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System (since 2026):** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Engine Oil (since 2026):** 1.1 gal (4.16 l) - **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 11.9 gal (45.04 l) - **Hydraulic System (since 2026):** 9.2 gal (34.82 l) - **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 4.8 gal (18.17 l) ### Sound - **Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 94 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 78 dB(A) ### Sustainability - **Recyclability (since 2026):** 95% ### Swing System - **Boom Swing - Left (since 2026):** 75 degrees - **Boom Swing - Right (since 2026):** 50 degrees - **Machine Swing Speed (since 2026):** 9 r/min ### Travel System - **Gradeability - Maximum (since 2026):** 30 degrees - **Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight (since 2026):** 4.7 psi - **Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight (since 2026):** 4 psi - **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed (since 2026):** 3305 lbs ft (4480.92 nm) - **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed (since 2026):** 7059 lbs ft (9570.59 nm) - **Travel Speed - High (since 2026):** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph) - **Travel Speed - Low (since 2026):** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph) ### Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration - **Cab (since 2026):** 254 lbs (115.21 kg) - **Counterweight (since 2026):** 221 lbs (100.24 kg) - **Extra Counterweight (since 2026):** 551 lbs (249.93 kg) - **Long Stick (since 2026):** 55 lbs (24.95 kg) - **Steel Tracks (since 2026):** 276 lbs (125.19 kg) ### Weights - **EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab\*\*\* (since 2026):** 7012 lbs (3180.59 kg) - **EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy\*\*\* (since 2026):** 6791 lbs (3080.35 kg) - **Maximum Operating Weight with Cab\*\* (since 2026):** 7817 lbs (3545.74 kg) - **Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy\*\* (since 2026):** 7552 lbs (3425.53 kg) - **Minimum Operating Weight with Cab\* (since 2026):** 6924 lbs (3140.68 kg) - **Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy\* (since 2026):** 6670 lbs (3025.46 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 7817 lbs (3545.74 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 303 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, landscaping, utility work, and site preparation in confined spaces. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 303 CR features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, obstacles, and traffic areas. It is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling with a range of compatible attachments. The machine is built for transportability, efficient operation, and access to tight job sites where larger excavators cannot work. The Caterpillar 303 CR is a tracked excavator suited to contractors needing a small, versatile earthmoving machine. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 303 CR](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMTc5NDNhNjE2MDE5YzE1ZmY1Yzk0MWRlMDJhMzQ0OSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY3ODU=) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYjExZWE4MzljYzUwYzI2YTAyMmVkMGFmNzEyZjc4NSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzNDI0) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hOWQwMWYwOTAyMTk1NjI3ZTIxOTYzYzAyYjQ3OWFiNyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyOTEx) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NDkzNDhkODFkY2M1OWU2ODNhYjVmOTVkZjE1ZmMwMyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzODgxOA==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNzNhNjNhZjA5YjVmZWFmOWI1ZTFmMWNmZDEwZTQyZiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY0MTEzMQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZjlmMDBhNDhkN2Q0ZDRlZmU5Yjg0YzBhMDEyMWI1MCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyMjIwOA==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMDlhYWExNzAxYWFlMzRlODJkY2RkYTBjZjZkZWMyZSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1NTQwOQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZjAxOWI5ODkyYmY1YTRlYTk3OWRkNDU3NDM3YTRkMSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxODY3Mw==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kYTJjZjMyNjE4YzQ0NTQ3ZWVmMWEwNDdlNjM4M2VlNCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY2MTk2NQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MTY3NjdkNWJhMGNhOTFlOTI1NmVhNjBkZGJhMWM1MCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1OTg5OQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04NGI3OGFhNDc3OGU0NDYyOGJiYTlmZGE2ZjFlYmY5MSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyMTMxNQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NzhmZDQ0ZjJlMjVjYzRmYmZkOWM4ZjFiYmZjZTAzYyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxNTIwMQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mODZiNjI2YjQxOTYyMDk0YTA2MjY0MjE1ZWQ4ZmE0ZiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyMDk0NA==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZDM3MmFlMmVhNTgxODU1YWVmYTUyZjg2ZDhhYzYwOSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyNzk5Nw==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNDkxOTYxM2I0OGIxMDBiYjQ3NzY2ZmU2MTZlOTE1NyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxMzU1Nw==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOTg1MTU3ZWI4ODIwODNhODE5YzlhOTVjZjk4MDQ2NSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY0MTMzNQ==) ![Caterpillar 303 CR photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNzJhNTkzZjZkYmQ5YTBjZjc4Y2NjMzUwMzVlNzVhZiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzNTM3)