# Caterpillar 305 CR for Sale in Chicago, Il **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89568726 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 305 CR - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 1252 - **Serial number:** CAT00305CDSA00139 - **Location:** Chicago, Il - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-12 ## Description Located in Lane 21 Spot 63, Enclosed Cab, 2001 US EPA Label, Swing Boom, 56 in Stick, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, Backfill Blade, 16 in Rubber Tracks, Manual Quick Coupler, 22 in Digging Bucket Per Seller - Hours Displayed Are Actual Hours ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blade - **Dig Depth:** 14 in (35.56 cm) - **Lift Height:** 18 in (45.72 cm) - **Width:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Dimensions - **Center Ground Clearance:** 2.1 ft (0.64 m) - **Height - Over Cab:** 8.6 ft (2.62 m) - **Height - Over Canopy:** 8.6 ft (2.62 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 18.4 ft (5.61 m) - **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 17.7 ft (5.39 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick:** 12.11 ft (3.69 m) - **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 11.7 ft (3.57 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 13 ft (3.96 m) - **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 12.3 ft (3.75 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 20.7 ft (6.31 m) - **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 19.4 ft (5.91 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick:** 20.2 ft (6.16 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 18.11 ft (5.52 m) - **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 11.1 ft (3.38 m) - **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick:** 9 ft (2.74 m) - **Shipping Length:** 17.7 ft (5.39 m) - **Swing Radius - Rear:** 3.7 ft (1.13 m) - **Track Gauge:** 5.2 ft (1.58 m) - **Track Shoe Width:** 1.4 ft (0.43 m) - **Width - Over Track:** 6.6 ft (2.01 m) - **Width - Upper Structure:** 6.1 ft (1.86 m) ### Electrical System - **Electrical System Type:** Twelve-volt system ### Engine - **Engine Model:** 3013 - **Gross Power:** 43 hp (32.07 kw) - **Net Power:** 42 hp (31.32 kw) ### Engine Dimensions - **Bore:** 3.6 in (9.14 cm) - **Displacement:** 140 cu in (2294.19 cu cm) - **Stroke:** 3.6 in (9.14 cm) ### General Specifications - **(complete w/o ctwt) (since 2006):** 4120 lbs (1867 kg) - **(std shoe) (since 2006):** 3760 lbs (1704 kg) - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2001):** 10582 lbs (4800 kg) - **at Rated RPM - High (since 2006):** 2.9 mph (4.6 km/h) - **Blade Width (since 2023):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Booms - One-piece (since 2006):** 620 lbs (280 kg) - **Bore (since 2006):** 4 in (90 mm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 63.0 in (1600 mm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2006):** 0 - 0 cu yd (0 - 0 cu m) - **Bucket Digging Force (since 2023):** 11,061 lbf - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.300 cu yd (229 L) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 21.0 in (530 mm) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 298 lbs (135 kg) - **Counterweight (since 2006):** 1330 lbs (603 kg) - **Digging Depth (since 2025):** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Digging Reach (since 2025):** 19.1 ft (5.82 m) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 140 cu in (2.3 L) - **Engine (since 2023):** C1.7 Turbo - **Engine (since 2025):** 45 hp (33.56 kw) - **Engine Model (since 2006):** K4N - **Extra Counterweight (since 2006):** 420 lbs (190 kg) - **Flywheel Horsepower (since 2001):** 42 hp (31.32 kw) - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 42 hp (31.3 kW) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 18 US gal (68 L) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2006):** 2635 sq in (1.7 sq m) - **Height (since 2001):** 102 in (2.6 m) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2006):** 15.1 US gal (57 L) - **Length (since 2001):** 211 in (5.37 m) - **Lift Capacity (since 2001):** 5622 lbs (2550 kg) - **Max. Digging Depth (since 2023):** 144.5 in (367.03 cm) - **Max. Reach (since 2001):** 242 in (6.14 m) - **Maximum Drawbar Pull (since 2006):** 44.6 kN 10 020 lb Two Speed Travel - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2006):** 1.7 mph (2.7 km/h) - **Net Power (since 2023):** 45 hp (33.56 kw) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2006):** 4 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2006):** 4 - **Operating Weight (since 2023):** 12,688 lb - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 12,688 lbs (5755.19 kg) - **Operating Weight - with Additional Counterweight (since 2006):** 10582 lbs (4800 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2006):** 96 in (2450 mm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** DSA - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2004):** DGT - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 156 in (3.96 m) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 242 in (6.14 m) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 155 in (3.93 m) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 133 in (3.37 m) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 126 in (3.21 m) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 189 in (4.79 m) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 220 in (5.6 m) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 2400 rpm - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2006):** 3550 psi (24500 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2006):** 500 psi (3430 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2006):** 360 psi (2450 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2006):** 3550 psi (24500 kPa) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 96 in (2595 mm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 76 in (1920 mm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 78 in (1980 mm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 13 in (335 mm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 25 in (625 mm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 39 in (990 mm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 96 in (2450 mm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 211 in (5365 mm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 69 in (1750 mm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2006):** 76 in (1920 mm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2006):** 62 in (1580 mm) - **Sourcing (since 2006):** Japan - **Stick Digging Force (since 2023):** 6,362 lbf - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2006):** 420 lbs (189 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2006):** 320 lbs (145 kg) - **Stroke (since 2006):** 4 in (90 mm) - **Track Gauge (since 2001):** 62 in (1.58 m) - **Track Gauge Standard Undercarriage (since 2006):** 62 in (1580 mm) - **Width (since 2001):** 78 in (1.98 m) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2006):** 16 in (400 mm) - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,003 - **Years Built (since 2004):** 2,003 - 2,005 ### Hydraulic System - **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi):** 25 gpm (94.63 lpm) - **Digging Force - Bucket:** 9440 lbs (4281.92 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 5240 lbs (2376.83 kg) - **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 6205 lbs (2814.54 kg) - **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 3550 psi - **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 3550 psi - **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 3550 psi - **Pump - Gear (Single):** 11.2 gpm (42.39 lpm) - **Pump - Gear (Tandem):** 13.8 gpm (52.23 lpm) ### Msc Comments - **Msc Spec Date:** 1/1/2000 ### Operational - **Operating Weight:** 10890 lbs (4939.63 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System Tag:** 1.9 gal (7.19 l) - **Engine Oil:** 2.2 gal (8.33 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 18 gal (68.13 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 22.4 gal (84.78 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 15 gal (56.78 l) ### Swing System - **Boom Swing - Left - With Stop:** 55 degrees - **Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop:** 80 degrees - **Boom Swing - Right:** 50 degrees - **Machine Swing Speed:** 9.6 rpm - **Swing System Type:** Hydraulic Motor Driven ### Travel System - **Gradeability - Maximum - High:** 25 degrees - **Travel Speed - High:** 3 mph (4.83 kph) - **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.7 mph (2.74 kph) ### Weights - **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 11000 lbs (4989.52 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 305 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near structures and obstacles. The 305 CR is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation applications. Typical configurations include a hydraulic system for attachments, a comfortable operator station, and undercarriage components suited for stability on varied terrain. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 305 CR is built for versatility, transportability, and efficient performance in small to medium earthmoving tasks. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 305 CR](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/2043b5b4-5bfe-4b4b-9810-bfcf94519fb5-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/d91596f0-5018-4363-ae45-54607345df76-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/52c1f93c-2a35-4ece-9503-98789069ba56-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/b811d76c-874a-496c-9686-be03750fe080-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/22d83d85-373b-4b77-ae1b-b043f6ae047f-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/87af81be-d4c8-4680-a009-d871c9b4b95b-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/f9204658-f4d8-42bd-bf58-ea3231dafe24-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/bfaf5a9b-e650-4518-8574-b4088cb825ef-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/52318465-8a0d-45de-b183-920256eebb67-hr.jpg) ![Caterpillar 305 CR photo 10](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23166/80/ce092224-c551-447e-a3b6-1ae13e3f5975-hr.jpg)