# 2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2 for Sale in Niles, MI **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $40,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88892509 - **Year:** 2018 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 305.5E2 - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 2350 - **Serial number:** CR505615 - **Location:** Niles, MI ## Description Coupler - Standard, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Pilot Control, Rubber Track, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Back Up Alarm:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** 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 - **Batteries / Cables:** Good - **Lighting:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Boom Cylinder:** Good - **Bucket Cylinder:** Good - **Control Linkage:** Good - **Hose Lines:** Good - **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good - **Pump Drive:** Good - **Pumps & Valves:** Good - **Rotex:** Good - **Stick Cylinder:** Good - **Swing Gear:** Good - **Swing Motors:** Good - **Tank:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Other:** Leveling Blade: Blade has some dings and dents throughout. ### 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 - **Track Shoes:** Track belts both measure 22/32nds. 30% worn. Belts have some tread cuts throughout. ### FINAL DRIVES - **Housings:** Good - **Planetaries / Diff:** Good ## Manufacturer specifications ### General Specifications - **Booms - One-piece (since 2015):** 474 lbs (215 kg) - **Counterweight - Standard (since 2016):** 1975 lbs (895.85 kg) - **Extra Counterweight (since 2015):** 364 lbs (165.11 kg) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 150 in (381 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 161 in (408.94 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 204 in (518.16 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 184 in (467.36 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 239 in (607.06 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 197 in (500.38 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 222 in (563.88 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 237 in (601.98 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 243 in (617.22 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 273 in (693.42 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 300 in (762 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 289 in (734.06 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 137 in (347.98 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 152 in (386.08 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 160 in (406.4 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 163 in (414.02 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 169 in (429.26 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 185 in (469.9 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 92 in (233.68 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 107 in (271.78 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 143 in (363.22 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 117 in (297.18 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 150 in (381 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 140 in (355.6 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 119 in (302.26 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 137 in (347.98 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 147 in (373.38 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 148 in (375.92 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 171 in (434.34 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 181 in (459.74 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 191 in (485.14 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 245 in (622.3 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 224 in (568.96 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 237 in (601.98 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 220 in (558.8 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 285 in (723.9 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 261 in (662.94 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 315 in (800.1 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 275 in (698.5 cm) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 100 in (254 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 13 in (33.02 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 44 in (111.76 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 102 in (259.08 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2015):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2015):** 100 in (254 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2017):** 69 in (175.26 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2015):** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2015):** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Standard Undercarriage (std shoe) (since 2015):** 3638 lbs (1650.17 kg) - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2015):** 309 lbs (140.16 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2015):** 221 lbs (100.24 kg) - **Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt) (since 2015):** 6869 lbs (3115.73 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 305.5E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's 5.5-ton class and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal, and site preparation applications. The 305.5E2 typically features a reduced tail swing design, hydraulic versatility for attachments, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on market specification. Its size allows transport between jobsites while maintaining digging performance for small- to medium-scale excavation tasks. The model is recognized for maneuverability, operator visibility, and compatibility with buckets, augers, breakers, and other auxiliary tools. ## Photos ![2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOTViMTExNDJhOWM0ZmVjZThjZmQyOWUwMWUwYTU3ZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjEzMzQ1) ![2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kY2FjMzhhOWFlZTQ5MzQyYWZjMDMzZDc4MTE4MGEzOSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE0Nzk1) ![2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NzAwOWU5ZjQ2OGQyZDU4OTI0NWY0YWM4MjVmMDNlMCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjExMzAz)