# 2026 Caterpillar 305 for Sale in SHAKOPEE, MN

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305/id/89369569>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $81,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89369569
- **Year:** 2026
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 83
- **Serial number:** 5G512255
- **Location:** SHAKOPEE, MN

## Description

305 07A CR MHE DCA3C, 305 07A CR MINI EXCAVATOR, ALARM, TRAVEL, BELT AS-SEAT, BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE, STD, BOCE, BOOM, SWING, CAB, WITH HEAT AND A/C, CAMERA, REAR VIEW, CAT KEY, WITH PASSCODE OPTION, CONTROL, QC, 3 LINE, COUNTERWEIGHT, STANDARD, ELECTRICAL ARR, C1.7 HRC, ENGINE, EPA TIER 4 FINAL, FILM, INC. CANADA, FILM-KEY SWITCH, HYDRAULIC OIL, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, INTEGRATED RADIO V2, LANE 2 ORDER, LIGHTS, LED, LIGHTS, LED, REAR, LINES, BOOM, LINES, QC, LNG STK, 3 LINE, LINES, STICK, LINKAGE BUCKET W/LIFTING EYE, MIRROR, CAB, RIGHT, MONITOR NEXT GEN, CAMERA READY, Online Owner's Manual , PACKING, LAST MILE PROGRAM, PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SHIPPING/STORAGE PROTECTION, SOFTWARE, 2 WAY CONTROL, SOFTWARE, CODED START, SOFTWARE, PROPORTIONAL CONTROL, SOFTWARE, STICK STEER CONTROL, STICK, LONG, WITH 1ST AUX, SWITCH AS-START, TRACK, 16", RUBBER BELT, WATER JACKET HEATER, 120V

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

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

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level - OPERATOR STATION:** N/A
- **Fuel Level - OPERATOR STATION:** Full

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No
- **Blow By:** No
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Good
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Control Linkage:** Good
- **Filter Condition (CUT):** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Hydraulic Swivel:** Good
- **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Pump Drive:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Swing Motors:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Thumb Cylinder:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good

### 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:** Yes

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Track Frame - Left:** Good
- **Track Frame - Right:** Good

## Manufacturer specifications

### General Specifications

- **(complete w/o ctwt) (since 2006):** 4120 lbs (1868.8 kg)
- **(complete w/o ctwt) (since 2006):** 3880 lbs (1759.94 kg)
- **(std shoe) (since 2006):** 3760 lbs (1705.51 kg)
- **(std shoe) (since 2006):** 4200 lbs (1905.09 kg)
- **Booms - One-piece (since 2006):** 620 lbs (281.23 kg)
- **Booms - One-piece (since 2006):** 1430 lbs (648.64 kg)
- **Counterweight (since 2006):** 1330 lbs (603.28 kg)
- **Counterweight (since 2006):** 1500 lbs (680.39 kg)
- **Extra Counterweight (since 2006):** 420 lbs (190.51 kg)
- **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 156 in (396.24 cm)
- **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 183 in (464.82 cm)
- **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 147 in (373.38 cm)
- **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 197 in (500.38 cm)
- **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 242 in (614.68 cm)
- **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 226 in (574.04 cm)
- **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 223 in (566.42 cm)
- **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 238 in (604.52 cm)
- **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 155 in (393.7 cm)
- **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 157 in (398.78 cm)
- **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 172 in (436.88 cm)
- **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 139 in (353.06 cm)
- **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 133 in (337.82 cm)
- **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 107 in (271.78 cm)
- **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 126 in (320.04 cm)
- **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 108 in (274.32 cm)
- **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 105 in (266.7 cm)
- **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 138 in (350.52 cm)
- **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 126 in (320.04 cm)
- **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 157 in (398.78 cm)
- **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 180 in (457.2 cm)
- **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 219 in (556.26 cm)
- **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 189 in (480.06 cm)
- **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 232 in (589.28 cm)
- **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 211 in (535.94 cm)
- **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 252 in (640.08 cm)
- **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 220 in (558.8 cm)
- **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 266 in (675.64 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 100 in (254 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 96 in (243.84 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 76 in (193.04 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 79 in (200.66 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 79 in (200.66 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 78 in (198.12 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 13 in (33.02 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 25 in (63.5 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 39 in (99.06 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 96 in (243.84 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 205 in (520.7 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 211 in (535.94 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 100 in (254 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 69 in (175.26 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2006):** 76 in (193.04 cm)
- **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2006):** 62 in (157.48 cm)
- **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2006):** 480 lbs (217.72 kg)
- **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2006):** 420 lbs (190.51 kg)
- **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2006):** 420 lbs (190.51 kg)
- **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2006):** 320 lbs (145.15 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 305 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, site preparation, and municipal maintenance. The machine typically features a compact tail swing design, hydraulic versatility, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. The Cat 305 is built for maneuverability, transportability, and efficient operation in tight spaces where larger excavators cannot work. Exact performance, operating weight, and engine output vary by model year and regional configuration.

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