# Caterpillar 305E2CR for Sale in Indianapolis, IN

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $43,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 79648145
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305E2CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 1950
- **Serial number:** H5M10234
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN

## Description

Coupler - Standard, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Online Owner's Manual , Rubber Track

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **Air Conditioning:** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.4 metric tonnes.

### Blade

- **Dig Depth:** 21.9 in (55.63 cm)
- **Height:** 14.8 in (37.59 cm)
- **Lift Height:** 15.9 in (40.39 cm)
- **Width:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m)

### Cab

- **Dynamic Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008):** 81 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008\*:** 96 dB(A)
- **Note:** \*European Union Directive 2000/14/EC

### Certification - Cab And Canopy

- **Roll Over Protective Structure (Rops):** ISO 12117-2
- **Tip Over Protective Structure (Tops):** ISO 12117
- **Top Guard:** ISO 10262 (Level I)

### Dimensions - Long Stick

- **Boom Height - Shipping Position:** 85 in (215.9 cm)
- **Boom In Reach:** 100 in (254 cm)
- **Boom Swing - Left:** 27 in (68.58 cm)
- **Boom Swing - Right:** 31 in (78.74 cm)
- **Dig Depth:** 144 in (365.76 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Depth:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Height:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Maximum Dig Height:** 214 in (543.56 cm)
- **Maximum Dump Clearance:** 154 in (391.16 cm)
- **Maximum Reach:** 235 in (596.9 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 229 in (581.66 cm)
- **O/A Shipping Height:** 100 in (254 cm)
- **O/A Shipping Length:** 208 in (528.32 cm)
- **O/A Track Width:** 78 in (198.12 cm)
- **O/A Undercarriage Length:** 102 in (259.08 cm)
- **Swing Bearing - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Tail Swing:** 43 in (109.22 cm)
- **Track Belt/Shoe Width:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Vertical Wall:** 104 in (264.16 cm)

### Dimensions - Standard Stick

- **Boom Height - Shipping Position:** 69 in (175.26 cm)
- **Boom In Reach:** 93 in (236.22 cm)
- **Boom Swing - Left:** 27 in (68.58 cm)
- **Boom Swing - Right:** 31 in (78.74 cm)
- **Dig Depth:** 129 in (327.66 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Depth:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Height:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Maximum Dig Height:** 207 in (525.78 cm)
- **Maximum Dump Clearance:** 129 in (327.66 cm)
- **Maximum Reach:** 220 in (558.8 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 210 in (533.4 cm)
- **O/A Shipping Height:** 100 in (254 cm)
- **O/A Shipping Length:** 204 in (518.16 cm)
- **O/A Track Width:** 78 in (198.12 cm)
- **O/A Undercarriage Length:** 102 in (259.08 cm)
- **Swing Bearing - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Tail Swing:** 43 in (109.22 cm)
- **Track Belt/Shoe Width:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Vertical Wall:** 91 in (231.14 cm)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- **Displacement:** 146 cu in (2392.52 cu cm)
- **Emissions:** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIA emission standards.
- **Engine Model:** Cat C2.4
- **Gross Power - Iso 14396:** 41.8 hp (31.17 kw)
- **Net Power:** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)
- **Rated Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249/Eec 80/1269:** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)
- **Stroke:** 4 in (10.16 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Bore (since 2015):** 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 40.0 in (101.6 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 51.0 in (129.54 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 63.0 in (160.02 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 36.0 in (91.44 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 12.0 in (30.48 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 16.0 in (40.64 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 18.0 in (45.72 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 20.0 in (50.8 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 30.0 in (76.2 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 47.0 in (119.38 cm)
- **Bucket Bite Width (since 2015):** 59.0 in (149.86 cm)
- **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2015):** 0 - 0 cu yd (0 - 0 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 6.000 cu ft (0.17 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 7.800 cu ft (0.22 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 9.900 cu ft (0.28 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 2.100 cu ft (0.06 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 2.700 cu ft (0.08 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 3.100 cu ft (0.09 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 3.600 cu ft (0.1 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 4.600 cu ft (0.13 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 6.100 cu ft (0.17 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 2.900 cu ft (0.08 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 3.700 cu ft (0.11 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 4.400 cu ft (0.13 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 5.100 cu ft (0.14 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 6.400 cu ft (0.18 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 8.500 cu ft (0.24 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 10.600 cu ft (0.3 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 9.180 cu ft (0.26 cu m)
- **Bucket Rated Heaped Capacity (since 2015):** 11.700 cu ft (0.33 cu m)
- **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2015):** 23.0 in (58.42 cm)
- **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2015):** 31.0 in (78.74 cm)
- **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2015):** 33.5 in (85.09 cm)
- **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2015):** 27.2 in (69.09 cm)
- **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2015):** 31.3 in (79.5 cm)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 258.0 lbs (117.03 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 260.0 lbs (117.93 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 306.0 lbs (138.8 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 320.0 lbs (145.15 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 151.0 lbs (68.49 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 170.0 lbs (77.11 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 189.0 lbs (85.73 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 207.0 lbs (93.89 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 234.0 lbs (106.14 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 274.0 lbs (124.28 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 179.0 lbs (81.19 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 200.0 lbs (90.72 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 220.0 lbs (99.79 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 241.0 lbs (109.32 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 271.0 lbs (122.92 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 316.0 lbs (143.34 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 366.0 lbs (166.02 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 357.0 lbs (161.93 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 428.0 lbs (194.14 kg)
- **Calculated Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 551.0 lbs (249.93 kg)
- **Displacement (since 2015):** 146 cu in (2392.52 cu cm)
- **Emission Standards (since 2016):** Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB OR Tier 4 Interim/ Stage IIIB Equivalent
- **Emissions (since 2015):** Tier 4 Interim
- **Engine Model (since 2015):** Cat C2.4
- **Flywheel Power (since 2015):** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)
- **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2015):** 16.6 US gal (63 L)
- **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2016):** 18.8 US gal (71 L)
- **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2015):** 2796 sq in (1.8 sq m)
- **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2015):** 20.6 US gal (78 L)
- **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2016):** 17.4 US gal (66 L)
- **Max. Implement Hydraulic Pump - Output at Rated RPM (since 2015):** 39.6 US gpm (150 L/min)
- **Maximum Drawbar Pull (since 2015):** 45.2 kN 10,161 lbf Two Speed Travel
- **No. of Cylinders (since 2015):** 4
- **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2015):** 6
- **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2015):** 3
- **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2015):** 4
- **Number of Bucket Teeth (since 2015):** 5
- **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 11334 lbs (5141.02 kg)
- **Operating Weight - with Standard Counterweight (since 2015):** 11334 lbs (5141.02 kg)
- **Operating Weight - with Standard Counterweight (since 2016):** 11261 lbs (5107.91 kg)
- **Overall Track Length (since 2015):** 102 in (259.08 cm)
- **Rated Engine RPM (since 2015):** 2200 rpm
- **Region Offerings (since 2015):** North America, South America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, Middle East
- **Region Offerings (since 2016):** North America\*\*, South America\*\*\*, Canada\*\*\*, Australia\*\*\*, New Zealand\*\*\*, Europe\*\*\*, Africa\*\*\*, Middle East\*\*\*
- **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2015):** 3553 psi (24.5 mPa)
- **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2016):** 3553 psi (24.5 MPa)
- **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2015):** 3132 psi (21.6 mPa)
- **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2016):** 3132 psi (21.6 MPa)
- **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2015):** 3553 psi (24.5 mPa)
- **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2016):** 3553 psi (24.5 MPa)
- **Stroke (since 2015):** 4 in (10.16 cm)
- **Stroke (since 2016):** 4.0 in (10.16 cm)
- **Track Gauge (since 2015):** 62 in (157.48 cm)
- **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2015):** 16 in (40.64 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (186 Bar/2,734 Psi):** 21.1 gpm (79.86 lpm)
- **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary (174 Bar/2,524 Psi):** 6.6 gpm (24.98 lpm)
- **Digging Force - Bucket:** 10050 lbs (4558.61 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 4788 lbs (2171.8 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 5550 lbs (2517.44 kg)
- **Hydraulic System Type:** Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
- **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 3553 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 3132 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 3553 psi
- **Pump Flow At 2,400 Rpm:** 39.6 gpm (149.89 lpm)

### Lift Capacities At Ground Level - Lift Point Radius: 3000 Mm (9'8”)

- **Blade Down - Front:** 5159 lbs (2340.09 kg)
- **Blade Down - Side:** 2646 in (6720.84 cm)
- **Blade Up - Front:** 3197 lbs (1450.14 kg)
- **Blade Up - Side:** 2359 in (5991.86 cm)

### Lift Capacities At Ground Level - Lift Point Radius: 4000 Mm (13'1”)

- **Blade Down - Front:** 2778 lbs (1260.08 kg)
- **Blade Down - Side:** 1411 lbs (640.02 kg)
- **Blade Up - Front:** 1676 lbs (760.22 kg)
- **Blade Up - Side:** 1257 lbs (570.17 kg)

### Operating Specifications

- **Stick Length - Long:** 67 in (170.18 cm)
- **Stick Length - Standard:** 52 in (132.08 cm)

### Operational

- **Operating Weight:** 11443 lbs (5190.46 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 2.8 gal (10.6 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 2.5 gal (9.46 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 16.6 gal (62.83 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 20.6 gal (77.97 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 18 gal (68.13 l)

### Swing System

- **Boom Swing - Left - With Stop\*:** 60 degrees
- **Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop\*:** 80 degrees
- **Machine Swing Speed:** 10 rpm
- **Note:** \*Automatic swing brake, spring applied, hydraulic release.

### Travel System

- **Gradeability - Maximum:** 30 degrees
- **Ground Pressure - Cab:** 4.4 psi
- **Ground Pressure - Canopy:** 4.3 psi
- **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 5418 lbs (2457.57 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 10161 lbs (4608.96 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.7 mph (2.74 kph)

### Undercarriage

- **Number Of Carrier Rollers:** 1
- **Number Of Track Rollers:** 4
- **Track Roller Type:** Center Flange

### Weights\*

- **Note:** \*Weight includes counterweight, rubber tracks, bucket, operator, full fuel and auxiliary lines.
- **Weight - Cab, Long Stick:** 11443 lbs (5190.46 kg)
- **Weight - Cab, Standard Stick:** 11334 lbs (5141.02 kg)
- **Weight - Canopy, Long Stick:** 11069 lbs (5020.82 kg)
- **Weight - Canopy, Standard Stick:** 10970 lbs (4975.91 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 305E2 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined spaces, along with a hydraulic system suited for digging, trenching, lifting, and grading tasks. The 305E2 CR is commonly used on urban job sites where space is limited and precision is required. Caterpillar mini excavators are known for operator comfort, service access, and attachment versatility. The 305E2 CR fits within the 5-ton class and is part of Caterpillar's lineup of compact excavators for general-purpose earthmoving applications.

## Photos

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