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305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
C1.7 Turbo
305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

Overview

The Cat® 305 CR Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Category:
Mini Excavators

Brand:
Caterpillar

Engine

Net Power:
45hp

Weights

Operating Weight:
12688lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dig Depth:
144.5in

Engine

Engine Model:
C1.7 Turbo

Dimensions - Long Stick

Stick Length:
63in

Engine

Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC:
45hp

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left:
72 Degrees

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Dig Height:
205.3in
Maximum Blade Height:
15.2in

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank:
16gal (US)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Track Width:
78in

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
17gal (US)

Travel System

Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight:
4psi

Blade

Angle Blade Width:
78in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Blade Depth:
23.4in
Maximum Dump Clearance:
151.4in
Boom Swing - Left:
615mm

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Dig Depth:
134.6in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Swing - Right:
34.1°

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Swing - Right:
34.1°

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:
11353lbf

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
220.1in
Tail Swing without Counterweight:
43.1in

Blade

Straight Blade Height:
15.4in

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008):
97dB(A)

Travel System

Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight:
4.7psi

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed:
9r/min

Dimensions - Long Stick

Swing Bearing - Height:
24.4in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Height - Shipping Position:
71.7in

Engine

Note:
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom Height - Shipping Position:
74.6in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Blade Depth:
23.4in

Engine

Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:2014:
48.4hp

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Reach:
226.6in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure:
3843psi

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Top Guard:
ISO 10262:1998 Level I

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom Swing - Left:
24.2°

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Counterweight:
534lb

Engine

Stroke:
3.9in
Bore:
3.3in

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm:
35gal/min

Blade

Straight Blade Width:
78in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom In Reach:
101.6in
Maximum Reach:
235.8in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Overall Shipping Length*:
208.9in
O/A Undercarriage Length:
101.6in

Sound

Note:
*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.

Travel System

Travel Speed - Low:
1.7mile/h

Dimensions - Long Stick

Track Belt/Shoe Width:
15.7in

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Swing:
2901psi
Operating Pressure - Travel:
3843psi

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Reach - Ground Level:
229.7in
Maximum Blade Height:
15.2in
O/A Shipping Height:
100.4in

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Oil:
1.6gal (US)

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed:
5553lbf

Dimensions - Long Stick

Tail Swing without Counterweight:
43.1in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Swing Bearing - Height:
24.4in

Travel System

Travel Speed - High:
3.1mile/h

Dimensions - Long Stick

O/A Undercarriage Length:
101.6in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Stick Length:
53.2in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Tail Swing with Counterweight:
47.2in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow:
7gal/min

Weights

Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*:
11016lb

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Long Stick:
75lb

Weights

Note (1):
*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight.
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*:
11234lb

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Stick - Standard:
6362lbf
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure:
3843psi

Dimensions - Long Stick

Vertical Wall:
100.8in

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow:
21gal/min
Digging Force - Bucket:
11061lbf

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Track Belt/Shoe Width:
15.7in

Sound

Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008):
76dB(A)

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Equipment:
3843psi
Note:
Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.

Weights

Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**:
12688lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Weights

Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**:
12469lb

Swing System

Boom Swing - Right:
50 Degrees

Dimensions - Long Stick

Overall Shipping Length*:
210.2in

Weights

Note (2):
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System:
20gal (US)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom In Reach:
101.2in
Vertical Wall:
91.9in

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Steel Tracks with Pads:
827lb

Engine

Displacement:
101in³

Blade

Angle Blade Height:
15.7in

Hydraulic System

Type:
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
2.9gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Stick - Long:
5665lbf

Engine

Emissions:
The Cat® C1.7 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Tail Swing with Counterweight:
47.2in

Dimensions - Long Stick

Maximum Dig Height:
210.8in

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Maximum Dump Clearance:
145.7in
O/A Shipping Height:
100.4in

Engine

Note (2):
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at the rated speed of 2400 rpm and the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with a minimum alternator load.

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Note:
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.

Certification - Cab and Canopy

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS):
ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS):
ISO 12117:1997

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum:
30 degrees

Blade

Angle Blade - Left:
25 degrees
Angle Blade - Right:
25 degrees

Sustainability

Recyclability:
96%

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Ground Clearance:
13.2in

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Angle Blade:
225lb

Dimensions - Long Stick

Ground Clearance:
13.2in

Standard Equipment

engine

  • Cat® C1.7 Turbo Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final)
  • Automatic Engine Idle
  • Automatic Engine Shutdown
  • Automatic Two Speed Travel
  • Fuel Water Separator
  • Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
  • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics

hydraulics

  • Smart Tech Electronic Pump
  • Accumulator
  • Automatic Swing Brake
  • Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  • One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
  • Continuous Auxiliary Flow
  • Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects

guarding

  • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)

other

  • Eco Drain

operator environment

  • LED Front and Rear Lights
  • LED Boom Light
  • Canopy or Cab
  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I
  • ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
  • TOPS – ISO 12117:1997
  • Stick Steer Mode
  • Travel Cruise Control
  • Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
  • Adjustable Wrist Rests
  • Washable Floor Mat
  • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
  • Machine Security
  • Machine Security – Standard Key with Pass Code
  • Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
  • Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
  • Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
  • Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
  • Coat Hook
  • Cup Holder
  • Storage Pocket
  • Skylight
  • Mounting Bosses for Front
  • Signaling/Warning Horn
  • Interior Light (Cab only)
  • Boom Light, Halogen (not available in all regions)
  • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
  • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
    – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
    – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
    – Performance and Machine Adjustments
    – Numeric Security Code
    – Multiple Languages
    – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
    – Jog Dial (cab only)

undercarriage

  • Rubber Belt (400 mm/15.7 in)
  • Dozer Straight Blade
  • Dozer Blade Float
  • Tie Downs on Track Frame

boom, stick and linkages

  • One Piece Boom (2716 mm/106.9 in)
  • Standard Stick (1351 mm/53.2 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-On
  • Thumb Ready
  • Certified Lifting Eye

electrical

  • 12 Volt Battery
  • Software (machine and monitor)
  • Maintenance Free Battery
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
  • 12 Volt Power Socket
  • Travel Alarm (optional in some regions)

Optional Equipment

undercarriage

  • Steel Track (400 mm/15.7 in)
  • Steel Track with Rubber Pads
  • Angle Blade

boom, stick and linkages

  • Long Stick (1601 mm/63.0 in)
  • Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
  • Front Shovel Capable – Hydraulic Coupler
  • Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
  • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  • Bucket Divert Lines
  • Boom Lowering Check Valve
  • Stick Lowering Check Valve
  • Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines

electrical

  • Product Link™ PL243 (regulations apply)
  • Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply)

other

  • Bio Oil Capable
  • Water Jacket Heater
  • Counterweight (242 kg/534 lb)

operator environment

  • Cab with Air Conditioning
  • Cab with Heater
  • No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers (optional in some regions)
  • Machine Security – Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
  • Mirrors, Left, Right and Rear
  • Camera
  • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)
  • Next Generation Advanced Monitor
    – Touch Screen
    – Site Reference System
    – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 and IP69K)
    – Numeric Security Code
  • Seat Belt Reminder System
  • Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
  • Cat Grade with 3D

guarding

  • Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
  • Front Guard (Mesh) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
  • Front Guard (Heavy Duty) ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)