# 2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2 for Sale in Niles, MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305.5e2/id/88892509>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $40,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88892509
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305.5E2
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 2300
- **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

## About this model

The Caterpillar 305.5E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It is part of Caterpillar's 5.5-ton class and is commonly used where maneuverability and reduced ground disturbance are important. The machine features a short tail swing design, hydraulic performance suited to digging, trenching, grading, and lifting tasks, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. The 305.5E2 is typically equipped with auxiliary hydraulics for attachments such as buckets, augers, and breakers. It is used in urban job sites, residential projects, and confined work areas.

## Photos

![2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOTViMTExNDJhOWM0ZmVjZThjZmQyOWUwMWUwYTU3ZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjEzMzQ1)

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![2018 Caterpillar 305.5E2 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NzAwOWU5ZjQ2OGQyZDU4OTI0NWY0YWM4MjVmMDNlMCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjExMzAz)