# 2003 Caterpillar 303CR for Sale in HUGO, MN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $17,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89235361 - **Year:** 2003 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 303CR - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 5862 - **Serial number:** DMA00751 - **Location:** HUGO, MN ## Description ENGINE S/N S3L86894, INSTRUCTIONS, ENGLISH, LINES, AUX, 2 WAY (LONG STICK), LINKAGE, BUCKET LIFTING EYE, Online Owner's Manual , ROLL ON-ROLL OFF, SEAT BELT, 2", STICK, 5'1" LONG, TRACKS, RUBBER BELT ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No - **Extra Fuel Tanks:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** No ### OPERATOR STATION - **Fuel Level - OPERATOR STATION:** 1/2 tank ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** Yes - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes ### HYDRAULICS - **Boom Cylinder:** Good - **Bucket Cylinder:** Fair - **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 - **Thumb Cylinder:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Thumb:** Yes - **Vibratory Plate:** No ### BOOM - **Boom Length (Actual Length):** 8ft ### STICK - **Stick Length:** 6ft 1 ### BUCKET - **Quick Coupler:** No ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Track Frame - Left:** Fair - **Track Frame - Right:** Fair ## 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 - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2001):** 7077 lbs (3210.08 kg) - **at Rated RPM - High (since 2006):** 2.9 mph (4.67 kph) - **Bore (since 2006):** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 26.0 in (66.04 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 12.0 in (30.48 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 16.0 in (40.64 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 40.0 in (101.6 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 48.0 in (121.92 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 55.0 in (139.7 cm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2006):** 0 - 0 cu yd (0 - 0 cu m) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.1482 cu yd (113 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.1645 cu yd (126 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.0645 cu yd (49 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.0849 cu yd (65 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.1160 cu yd (89 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.1452 cu yd (111 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.1766 cu yd (135 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.2080 cu yd (159 L) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 29.0 in (73.66 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 30.0 in (76.2 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 159 lbs (72.12 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 178 lbs (80.74 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 167 lbs (75.75 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 185 lbs (83.91 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 119 lbs (53.98 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 133 lbs (60.33 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 129 lbs (58.51 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 142 lbs (64.41 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 162 lbs (73.48 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 236 lbs (107.05 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 222 lbs (100.7 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 249 lbs (112.94 kg) - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 2001):** 26.1 hp (19.46 kw) - **Digging Depth (since 2025):** 9.6 ft (2.93 m) - **Digging Reach (since 2025):** 16.8 ft (5.12 m) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 79 cu in (1294.58 cu cm) - **Engine (since 2025):** 23.6 hp (17.6 kw) - **Engine Model (since 2006):** S3L2 - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 26 hp (19.39 kw) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 11 US gal (42 L) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2006):** 1705 sq in (1.1 sq m) - **Height (since 2001):** 98 in (248.92 cm) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2006):** 7.9 US gal (30 L) - **Length (since 2001):** 184 in (467.36 cm) - **Lift Capacity (since 2001):** 2646 lbs (1200.21 kg) - **Max. Reach (since 2001):** 212 in (538.48 cm) - **Maximum Drawbar Pull (since 2006):** 30 kN 6740 lb Two Speed Travel - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2006):** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2006):** 3 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2006):** 4 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2006):** 3 - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 7,817 lbs (3545.74 kg) - **Operating Weight - with Additional Counterweight (since 2006):** 7077 lbs (3210.08 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2006):** 81 in (205.74 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** DMA - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 2400 rpm - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2006):** 3550 psi (24500 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2006):** 500 psi (3430 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2006):** 2990 psi (20600 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2006):** 3550 psi (24500 kPa) - **Sourcing (since 2006):** Japan - **Stroke (since 2006):** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Track Gauge (since 2001):** 49 in (124.46 cm) - **Track Gauge Standard Undercarriage (since 2006):** 49 in (124.46 cm) - **Width (since 2001):** 61 in (154.94 cm) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2006):** 12 in (30.48 cm) - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,005 ### 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, fences, and other obstacles. It is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. The machine is typically equipped with a hydraulic system suited for attachments and precise control. The Caterpillar 303 CR combines compact dimensions, transportability, and operator-focused controls, making it a practical choice for small job sites and urban work environments. ## Photos ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iM2FlOGE1NTRkNjIwMTRkZWU2ZWQxN2NhNzA5YjY5MCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDYwNzg=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZjA0ZmNkYzBhMDY4ZTYxYzc0OTZjNjhkZjViNmE2NSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzgzNzk=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZmVjNGQ1NjRhNDY3Njg0OTE5ODYyZGRlN2I1YWQzOCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzY5MzA=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jOTE0MWMxZThjNjI5NWMxYzIwMDJhNGZlOWZmN2I3MyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDU5NTI=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04OWY0ODgyNjVjM2E1ZTU0YjAyMzE1NDkxZDQ2MzQ3NyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTE1NQ==) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZDQ0ZTY5OGQ1YWRhZTUxOTIzMWU2YWFiZWEzODFhOSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDQwNzU=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZDllNmI5ZmFiNjQwMTQxY2ZkODdiMzM0YTcyNDY5ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjYxNjc=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZDhmYTQ2MDljM2Q0Nzg4YzkyNmQyMmUzYTNlZGQ4ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzk2MTA=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNzNmNTc2NDE5ZTAzMTFhY2FhODA1YmNhNmRhNzU1MCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNjM0ODI=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZDkzMWRlODI3NTliZTQwZDBmMGU1NWMwYTYyMWEzZiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDU0Njk=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNWJhNjIyYjc4Yjc5ZmFhOGI1ZGE3ZWUyNTQyMWI4NyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTQ2OTA=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMjUyN2JjOTkyN2Y2Y2Q3ZGFjNmUyMzhiMTMwMmIwZCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTkxNTc=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mODhlMDE5ODgzYzRhZjA3YzUxMTVlNjRlMDhiMzZmNiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTg5NTY=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMjU3ZDNlNGQwYzA0NTFjZWViZTFhY2RiNjlhNjhkYSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTMwMDQ=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOWRmMjFlNDZhOGM2ZTU1ZjkzMDgzN2Y3MzQwZjYwOCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTc1NDE=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hN2ZiYmQxMmRiYzA2MmYxZWYwZWE1ZTNhOWE2NjQ2MiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjkwODk=) ![2003 Caterpillar 303CR photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZTA4NzI3ODY3MzU3MjdiOTAxMGQ1OTZiMTEwMGVhMyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjYwOQ==)