# Caterpillar 303E CR for Sale in Raleigh, NC

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/303e_cr/id/63118329>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $36,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 63118329
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 303E CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 1295
- **Serial number:** HHM04069
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC

## Description

303, Online Owner's Manual

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

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

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Cab Guards:** No
- **ROPS:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE

- **Back Up Alarm:** Yes
- **Current O&MM:** Yes
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes

### ENGINE

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

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Leaks:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No
- **Ether Aid:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Ether Aid:** Has manual HPCU.

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Ether Aid:** Front push blade.

### 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

- **Quick Coupler:** Track adjusters are good.
- **Quick Coupler:** Good.
- **Quick Coupler:** Good.
- **Quick Coupler:** Worn 40%
- **Quick Coupler:** 12" rubber tracks. Worn 60%

### FINAL DRIVES

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

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **Quick Coupler:** Inspection done 11Dec23 @ 1300 hours.

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blade

- **Dig Depth:** 19 in (48.26 cm)
- **Height:** 13 in (33.02 cm)
- **Lift Height:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Width:** 5 ft (1.52 m)

### Certification - Cab And Canopy

- **Roll Over Protective Structure (Rops):** ISO 12117-2:2008
- **Tip Over Protective Structure (Tops):** ISO 12117:1997
- **Top Guard:** ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

### Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick

- **Boom Height In Shipping Position:** 63 in (160.02 cm)
- **Boom Swing Left:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Boom Swing Right:** 32 in (81.28 cm)
- **Dig Depth:** 117 in (297.18 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Depth:** 19 in (48.26 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Height:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Maximum Dig Height:** 13.92 ft (4.24 m)
- **Maximum Dump Clearance:** 117 in (297.18 cm)
- **Maximum Reach:** 198 in (502.92 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 16.09 ft (4.9 m)
- **Overall Shipping Height:** 98 in (248.92 cm)
- **Overall Shipping Length:** 198 in (502.92 cm)
- **Overall Track Width:** 61 in (154.94 cm)
- **Overall Undercarriage Length:** 82 in (208.28 cm)
- **Swing Bearing Height:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Tail Swing:** 31 in (78.74 cm)
- **Tail Swing With Extra Counterweight:** 35 in (88.9 cm)
- **Track Belt/Shoe Width:** 12 in (30.48 cm)
- **Vertical Wall:** 69 in (175.26 cm)

### Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick

- **Boom Height In Shipping Position:** 63 in (160.02 cm)
- **Boom In Reach:** 83 in (210.82 cm)
- **Boom Swing Left:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Boom Swing Right:** 32 in (81.28 cm)
- **Dig Depth:** 108 in (274.32 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Depth:** 19 in (48.26 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Height:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Maximum Dig Height:** 14.84 ft (4.52 m)
- **Maximum Dump Clearance:** 124 in (314.96 cm)
- **Maximum Reach:** 195 in (495.3 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 15.75 ft (4.8 m)
- **Overall Shipping Height:** 98 in (248.92 cm)
- **Overall Shipping Length:** 176 in (447.04 cm)
- **Overall Track Width:** 60 in (152.4 cm)
- **Overall Undercarriage Length:** 82 in (208.28 cm)
- **Swing Bearing Height:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Tail Swing:** 31 in (78.74 cm)
- **Tail Swing With Extra Counterweight:** 35 in (88.9 cm)
- **Track Belt/Shoe Width:** 12 in (30.48 cm)
- **Vertical Wall:** 77 in (195.58 cm)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.1 in (7.87 cm)
- **Displacement:** 77 cu in (1261.81 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat C1.3
- **Gross Power:** 24.8 hp (18.49 kw)
- **Gross Power - Iso 14396:** 24.8 hp (18.49 kw)
- **Net Power:** 23.5 hp (17.52 kw)
- **Rated Net Power - 2,400 Rpm - Iso 9249/Eec 80/1269:** 23.5 hp (17.52 kw)
- **Stroke:** 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (186 Bar/2,697 Psi):** 15.9 gpm (60.18 lpm)
- **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary (174 Bar/2,523 Psi):** 7.1 gpm (26.87 lpm)
- **Digging Force - Bucket:** 6385 lbs (2896.19 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 3327 lbs (1509.1 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 3732 lbs (1692.81 kg)
- **Hydraulic System Type:** Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
- **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 3553 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 2625 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 3553 psi
- **Pump Flow At 2,400 Rpm:** 23.1 gpm (87.43 lpm)

### Lift Capacities At Ground Level\* - Lift Point Radius: 3000 Mm (9'8")

- **Blade Down - Front:** 2580 lbs (1170.27 kg)
- **Blade Down - Side:** 1191 lbs (540.23 kg)
- **Blade Up - Front:** 1433 lbs (650 kg)
- **Blade Up - Side:** 1080 lbs (489.88 kg)
- **Note:** \*The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity rating standard ISO 10567:2007 and they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity. Theexcavator bucket weight is not included on this chart. Liftingcapacities are for machine with cab, optional counterweight and standard stick.

### Lift Capacities At Ground Level\* - Lift Point Radius: 4000 Mm (13'1")

- **Blade Down - Front:** 1632 lbs (740.26 kg)
- **Blade Down - Side:** 750 lbs (340.19 kg)
- **Blade Up - Front:** 904 lbs (410.05 kg)
- **Blade Up - Side:** 662 lbs (300.28 kg)
- **Note:** \*The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity rating standard ISO 10567:2007 and they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity. Theexcavator bucket weight is not included on this chart. Liftingcapacities are for machine with cab, optional counterweight and standard stick.

### Operating Specifications

- **Machine Overhang With Counterweight:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Stick Length - Long:** 61 in (154.94 cm)
- **Stick Length - Standard:** 50 in (127 cm)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 1.2 gal (4.54 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 1.5 gal (5.68 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 11.9 gal (45.04 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 12.4 gal (46.93 l)

### Swing System

- **Boom Swing - Left\*:** 80 degrees
- **Machine Swing Speed:** 9 rpm
- **Note:** \*Automatic swing brake, spring applied, hydraulic release.

### Travel System

- **Gradeability (\< 10 Minutes Operation):** 30 degrees
- **Gradeability - Continuous Operation:** 20 degrees
- **Ground Pressure - Cab Long Stick:** 4.8 psi
- **Ground Pressure - Cab Standard Stick:** 4.7 psi
- **Ground Pressure - Canopy Long Stick:** 4.5 psi
- **Ground Pressure - Canopy Standard Stick:** 4.4 psi
- **Ground Pressure With Cab - Long Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 5.2 psi
- **Ground Pressure With Cab - Standard Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 5.1 psi
- **Ground Pressure With Canopy - Long Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 4.9 psi
- **Ground Pressure With Canopy - Standard Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 4.8 psi
- **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 3417 lbs (1549.93 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 6947 lbs (3151.11 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.5 mph (2.41 kph)

### Undercarriage

- **Number Of Carrier Rollers:** 1
- **Number Of Track Rollers:** 4
- **Track Roller Type:** Center Flange

### Weights

- **Note:** Weight includes counterweight, rubber tracks, bucket, operator, full fuel and auxiliary lines.
- **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 7204 lbs (3267.68 kg)
- **Operating Weight - With Canopy:** 6721 lbs (3048.6 kg)

### Weights\*

- **Note:** \*Weight includes counterweight, rubber tracks, bucket, operator, full fuel and auxiliary lines.
- **Operating Weight With Cab - Long Stick:** 7296 lbs (3309.41 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Cab - Long Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 7883 lbs (3575.67 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Cab - Standard Stick:** 7204 lbs (3267.68 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Cab - Standard Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 7790 lbs (3533.49 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Canopy - Long Stick:** 6813 lbs (3090.33 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Canopy - Long Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 7400 lbs (3356.59 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Canopy - Standard Stick:** 6721 lbs (3048.6 kg)
- **Operating Weight With Canopy - Standard Stick, Optional Counterweight:** 7307 lbs (3314.4 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 303E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for utility, landscaping, and light construction work. Part of Caterpillar's 3-ton class, the 303E CR features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined job sites. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and a dozer blade for grading and backfilling. The machine supports a range of attachments, including buckets, augers, and breakers. The 303E CR is used for trenching, site preparation, material handling, and demolition tasks where a small footprint and precise control are required.

## Photos

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