# 2023 Caterpillar 305CR for Sale in Monroe, NC **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89463264 - **Year:** 2023 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 305CR - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Location:** Monroe, NC - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-22 - **Minimum bid:** $5.00 ## Description 2023 CAT 305CR - SN# 5G502862 - 477 Hours -, 24" Bucket - Coupler - Thumb ## 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 - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2001):** 10582 lbs (4799.92 kg) - **at Rated RPM - High (since 2006):** 2.9 mph (4.67 kph) - **Bore (since 2006):** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 12.0 in (30.48 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 16.0 in (40.64 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 28.0 in (71.12 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 40.0 in (101.6 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 51.0 in (129.54 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2006):** 63.0 in (160.02 cm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2006):** 0 - 0 cu yd (0 - 0 cu m) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.076 cu yd (58 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.099 cu yd (76 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.136 cu yd (104 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.174 cu yd (133 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.212 cu yd (162 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.182 cu yd (139 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.240 cu yd (184 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2006):** 0.300 cu yd (229 L) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 29.0 in (73.66 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 33.0 in (83.82 cm) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2006):** 21.0 in (53.34 cm) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 136 lbs (61.69 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 162 lbs (73.48 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 147 lbs (66.68 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 173 lbs (78.47 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 165 lbs (74.84 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 199 lbs (90.26 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 184 lbs (83.46 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 217 lbs (98.43 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 220 lbs (99.79 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 253 lbs (114.76 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 258 lbs (117.03 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 251 lbs (113.85 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2006):** 298 lbs (135.17 kg) - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 2001):** 42 hp (31.32 kw) - **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 (2294.19 cu cm) - **Engine (since 2025):** 45 hp (33.56 kw) - **Engine Model (since 2006):** K4N - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 42 hp (31.32 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 (259.08 cm) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2006):** 15.1 US gal (57 L) - **Length (since 2001):** 211 in (535.94 cm) - **Lift Capacity (since 2001):** 5622 lbs (2550.1 kg) - **Max. Reach (since 2001):** 242 in (614.68 cm) - **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 (2.74 kph) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2006):** 4 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2006):** 3 - **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2006):** 4 - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 12,688 lbs (5755.19 kg) - **Operating Weight - with Additional Counterweight (since 2006):** 10582 lbs (4799.92 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2006):** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** DSA - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2003):** DGT - **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) - **Sourcing (since 2006):** Japan - **Stroke (since 2006):** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Track Gauge (since 2001):** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Track Gauge Standard Undercarriage (since 2006):** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Width (since 2001):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2006):** 16 in (40.64 cm) - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,003 - **Years Built (since 2003):** 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 walls, structures, and obstacles. The 305 CR is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation applications. Typical configurations include a hydraulic thumb, auxiliary hydraulics, and multiple bucket options for versatile attachment use. Caterpillar mini excavators are known for operator comfort, service access, and efficient performance in small to medium earthmoving tasks. The 305 CR combines compact dimensions with digging capability for urban and restricted-access projects. ## Photos ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913) ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR photo 2](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161-2.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913) ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR photo 3](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161-3.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913) ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR photo 4](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161-4.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913) ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR photo 5](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161-5.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913) ![2023 Caterpillar 305CR photo 6](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/11964/301044/161-6.jpg?modifieddate=1792070913)