# 2016 Caterpillar 305.5E2 Q for Sale in Indianapolis, IN

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305.5e2_q/id/88803901>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $25,900.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88803901
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305.5E2 Q
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 4830
- **Serial number:** CR501604
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN

## Description

Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - Standard Flow, Boom - 1 Piece, Car Body - Standard, Combined Hydraulics - Two Way, Coupler - Quick, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Pilot Control, Rubber Track, Stick

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes
- **Extra Fuel Tanks:** No
- **Cleaning Required:** Yes
- **Extra Fuel Tanks:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes
- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No
- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No
- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

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

### HYDRAULICS

- **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** Auxiliary hydraulics plum to middle of stick plum for one or two way flow
- **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** Auxiliary hydraulics plum to middle of stick plum for one or two way flow

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Other:** 78in wide straight, leveling blade, blade face is worn. Backside of blade cracked and push plates.
- **Other:** 78in wide straight, leveling blade, blade face is worn. Backside of blade cracked and push plates.

### BOOM

- **Boom Length (Actual Length):** 9ft
- **Notes - BOOM:** Bottom of boom has been plated at end, side, boom welds have been re-welded, no signs of cracks at any repair areas
- **Boom Length (Actual Length):** 9ft
- **Notes - BOOM:** Bottom of boom has been plated at end, side, boom welds have been re-welded, no signs of cracks at any repair areas

### STICK

- **Stick Length:** 6ft
- **Stick Length:** 6ft

### BUCKET

- **Quick Coupler:** Yes
- **Quick Coupler:** Yes

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Pins & Bushings Turned?:** No
- **Pins & Bushings Turned?:** No

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

- **Max Digging Depth:** 11.4 ft (3.47 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 18.5 ft (5.64 m)

### Engine

- **Net Power:** 44.1 hp (32.89 kw)

### Operating Specifications

- **Operating Weight:** 11863 lbs (5380.05 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 305.5E2 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces and is commonly used where maneuverability and access are limited. The machine is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and a standard excavator boom and stick arrangement for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. The 305.5E2 CR is part of Caterpillar's 5-ton class mini excavator lineup and is known for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and versatility across small to medium job sites.

## Photos

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