# 2017 Caterpillar 305E2 for Sale in Birmingham, AL **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89551281 - **Year:** 2017 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 305E2 - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 6071 - **Serial number:** CAT0305ECH5M06043 - **Location:** Birmingham, AL - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-28 ## Description 2017 Caterpillar 305E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator, s/n CAT0305ECH5M06043, Cat C2.2L Diesel, Hydraulic Drive, with 18in digging bucket, aux hydraulics, backfill blade with hitch attachment, ROPS, (Reads 6,071 Engine Hours) (Runs, Moves & Operates) NOTE: This unit is being sold AS IS/WHERE IS via Timed Auction and is located in Florence, SC. Inspection & preview days for this unit are by appointment only; please contact us at contact@jjkane.com or 84-Go-JJKane for more details. (Buyer is responsible for removal. Assistance by consignor or JJ Kane Auctions is not assured.) ## About this model The Caterpillar 305E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's 5-ton class mini excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The 305E2 features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability, a hydraulic system suited for precise control, and an operator station configured for comfort and visibility. It is compatible with a range of buckets and attachments, making it suitable for versatile earthmoving applications where access, transportability, and efficient performance are important. ## Photos ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-1%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 2](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-2%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 3](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-3%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 4](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-4%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 5](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-5%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 6](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-6%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 7](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-7%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 photo 8](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650226-8%3Ftemplate=Equipment)