# 2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR for Sale in Birmingham, AL **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89451420 - **Year:** 2017 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 305E2 CR - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 4551 - **Serial number:** CAT0305EVH5M05466 - **Location:** Birmingham, AL - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-28 ## Description 2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator, s/n CAT0305EVH5M05466, Cat Diesel, Hydraulic Drive, with 12 in digging bucket, aux hyd, backfill blade, rubber tracks & ROPS, (Reads 4,551 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.) ## Manufacturer specifications ### General Specifications - **Booms - One-piece (since 2015):** 441 lbs (200.03 kg) - **Counterweight - Standard (since 2016):** 1484 lbs (673.13 kg) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 154 in (391.16 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2016):** 146 in (370.84 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 141 in (358.14 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 145 in (368.3 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 229 in (581.66 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 206 in (523.24 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 216 in (548.64 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 144 in (365.76 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 123 in (312.42 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 135 in (342.9 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 95 in (241.3 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 112 in (284.48 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 117 in (297.18 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 177 in (449.58 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 184 in (467.36 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 169 in (429.26 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 173 in (439.42 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 207 in (525.78 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 214 in (543.56 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 196 in (497.84 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 200 in (508 cm) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2015):** 100 in (254 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2015):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2015):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2015):** 13 in (33.02 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2015):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2015):** 43 in (109.22 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2015):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 102 in (259.08 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2015):** 204 in (518.16 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2015):** 100 in (254 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2017):** 69 in (175.26 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2015):** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2015):** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Standard Undercarriage (std shoe) (since 2015):** 3638 lbs (1650.17 kg) - **Stick (since 2017):** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Stick (since 2017):** 55 in (139.7 cm) - **Stick (since 2017):** 87 in (220.98 cm) - **Stick (since 2017):** 70 in (177.8 cm) - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2015):** 298 lbs (135.17 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2015):** 198 lbs (89.81 kg) - **Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt) (since 2015):** 6372 lbs (2890.29 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 305E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility work, landscaping, site preparation, and light construction applications. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined spaces, along with a hydraulic system suited for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. The 305E2 is commonly used on residential and commercial job sites where access is limited and precision is required. Caterpillar built the model for operator comfort, service access, and dependable performance in small-scale excavation tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup and is often paired with buckets, thumbs, and other attachments. ## Photos ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-1%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 2](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-2%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 3](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-3%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 4](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-4%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 5](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-5%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 6](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-6%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 7](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-7%3Ftemplate=Equipment) ![2017 Caterpillar 305E2 CR photo 8](https://prod.cdn.jjkane.com/1650037-8%3Ftemplate=Equipment)