# 2012 Caterpillar 305E CR for Sale in Louisville, KY

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/305e_cr/id/89345875>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $37,800.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89345875
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 305E CR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Serial number:** CAT0385EKXFA01025
- **Stock number:** 310199
- **Location:** Louisville, KY

## Description

Cab w/ AC Standard Track 24" Bucket Aux Hydraulics Blade, CAT B6 Hammer, Warranty Unknown

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **Operators Station:** Cab w/ AC
- **Tracks:** Standard Track
- **Buckets:** 24" Bucket
- **Attachments:** Hammer
- **Blades:** Blade
- **Options:** Aux Hydraulics

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blade

- **Dig Depth:** 21.3 in (54.1 cm)
- **Height:** 14.8 in (37.59 cm)
- **Lift Height:** 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- **Width:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m)

### Dimensions

- **Height - Over Cab:** 8.31 ft (2.53 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 17.8 ft (5.43 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 17.3 ft (5.27 m)
- **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 12.8 ft (3.9 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 12.2 ft (3.72 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 19.61 ft (5.98 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 18.4 ft (5.61 m)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 17.8 ft (5.43 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 8.81 ft (2.69 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick:** 7.6 ft (2.32 m)
- **Shipping Height:** 8.31 ft (2.53 m)
- **Shipping Length:** 17 ft (5.18 m)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 1.3 ft (0.4 m)
- **Transport Width:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m)

### Engine

- **Engine Model:** Cat C2.4
- **Gross Power:** 41.8 hp (31.17 kw)
- **Net Power:** 40.2 hp (29.98 kw)

### Engine Dimensions

- **Bore:** 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- **Displacement:** 146 cu in (2392.52 cu cm)
- **Stroke:** 4 in (10.16 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary:** 18.5 gpm (70.02 lpm)
- **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary:** 10 gpm (37.85 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)
- **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 3553 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 2690 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 3553 psi

### Msc Comments

- **Msc Spec Date:** 3/06

### Operational

- **Operating Weight:** 10836 lbs (4915.13 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
- **Boom Swing - Right:** 50 degrees
- **Machine Swing Speed:** 9 rpm

### Travel System

- **Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:** 5418 lbs (2457.57 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 10161 lbs (4608.96 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 11217 lbs (5087.95 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 305E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, structures, and obstacles. The 305E CR is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation applications. Caterpillar equipped this model with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic performance suited to precision control, and a comfortable operator station. Its compact size, transportability, and attachment compatibility make the Caterpillar 305E CR a practical choice for contractors needing a versatile mini excavator for light to medium-duty earthmoving tasks.

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