# 2018 Caterpillar 305E2CR for Sale in Indianapolis , IN

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305e2cr/id/87999037>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $37,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87999037
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305E2CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 2150
- **Serial number:** H5M08138
- **Location:** Indianapolis , IN

## Description

Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure, Bucket, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Pilot Control, Rubber Track, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Dash Console:** Good
- **Gauges:** Good
- **Switches:** Good

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Lighting:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Good
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Control Linkage:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Pump Drive:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Swing Motors:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Other:** Leveling Blade: blade has some dings and dents throughout.

### BOOM

- **Boom Condition:** Good
- **Pins & Bushings - BOOM:** Fair

### STICK

- **Pins & Bushings - STICK:** Good
- **Stick Conditions:** Good

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Linkage:** Good
- **Bucket Sides:** Good

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Track Frame - Left:** Good
- **Track Frame - Right:** Good

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blades

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

### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

- **Max Digging Depth:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 17.5 ft (5.33 m)

### Dimensions - Long Stick

- **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 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)
- **Track Belt/Shoe Width:** 16 in (40.64 cm)
- **Vertical Wall:** 104 in (264.16 cm)

### Dimensions - Standard Stick

- **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 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)
- **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
- **Net Power:** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)
- **Stroke:** 4 in (10.16 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Engine (since 2021):** C2.4
- **Max Digging Depth (since 2021):** 77 ft (23.47 m)
- **Net Power (since 2021):** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)
- **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 9330 lbs (4231.29 kg)

### Hydraulic System

- **Digging Force - Bucket:** 10050 lbs (4557.82 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 4788 lbs (2171.43 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 5550 lbs (2517.01 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)

### 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

### Travel System

- **Gradeability - Maximum:** 30 degrees
- **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 5418 lbs (2457.14 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 10161 lbs (4608.16 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.7 mph (2.74 kph)

## 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 operation in confined spaces, improving maneuverability near walls, roads, and other obstacles. The 305E2 CR is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab or canopy options. Common attachments include buckets, augers, and hydraulic tools for versatile jobsite use. Its size, transportability, and digging capability make it suitable for small to medium excavation tasks where access and space are limited.

## Photos

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