# Caterpillar 305.5E2CR for Sale in Piscataway, NJ

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305.5e2cr/id/89169923>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $47,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89169923
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305.5E2CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 3696
- **Serial number:** CR507850
- **Location:** Piscataway, NJ

## Description

Air Conditioner, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure, Bucket, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Radio - Bluetooth, Rubber Track, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Air Conditioner:** Good
- **Gauges:** Good
- **Interior Lights:** Good
- **Switches:** Good
- **Windshield Wipers:** Good

### ENGINE

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

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Coolers:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Lighting:** Fair
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Fair

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Fair
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Control Linkage:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Swing Motors:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Notes - ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS:** Leveling blade. Cutting edges installed - some wear. Mild dents.

### BOOM

- **Boom Condition:** Good
- **Pins & Bushings - BOOM:** Fair

### STICK

- **Pins & Bushings - STICK:** Good
- **Stick Conditions:** Fair

### BUCKET

- **Quick Coupler:** Yes

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Average Life Remaining - UNDERCARRIAGE:** Approximately 55% overall

## 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 (5380.97 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.

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