305 CR Mini Excavator

Mini Excavators 305 CR - Tier 4 / Stage V

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Key Specs

Net Power
45 hp
33.6 kW
Operating Weight
12688 lb
5754 kg
Dig Depth
144.5 in
3670 mm

Overview

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

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Product Specifications for 305 CR - Tier 4 / Stage V

Net Power 45 hp 33.6 kW
Engine Model C1.7 Turbo C1.7 Turbo
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC 45 hp 33.6 kW
Note Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 48.4 hp 36.1 kW
Stroke 3.9 in 100 mm
Bore 3.3 in 84 mm
Displacement 101 in³ 1.662 l
Emissions The Cat® C1.7 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. The Cat® C1.7 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
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. 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.
Operating Weight 12688 lb 5754 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* 11016 lb 4996 kg
Note (1) *Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight. *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* 11234 lb 5095 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** 12688 lb 5754 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** 12469 lb 5655 kg
Note (2) **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket. **Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.
Dig Depth 144.5 in 3670 mm
Stick Length 63 in 1601 mm
Track Width 78 in 1980 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 23.4 in 595 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 151.4 in 3845 mm
Boom Swing - Left 615 mm 24.2 °
Boom Swing - Right 34.1 ° 865 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 24.4 in 619 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position 74.6 in 1895 mm
Boom In Reach 101.6 in 2580 mm
Maximum Reach 235.8 in 5990 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width 15.7 in 400 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 229.7 in 5835 mm
Maximum Blade Height 15.2 in 385 mm
O/A Shipping Height 100.4 in 2550 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 43.1 in 1095 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 101.6 in 2580 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 47.2 in 1200 mm
Vertical Wall 100.8 in 2560 mm
Note *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Overall Shipping Length* 210.2 in 5340 mm
Maximum Dig Height 210.8 in 5355 mm
Ground Clearance 13.2 in 335 mm
Boom Swing - Left 72 Degrees 72 Degrees
Machine Swing Speed 9 r/min 9 r/min
Boom Swing - Right 50 Degrees 50 Degrees
Maximum Dig Height 205.3 in 5215 mm
Maximum Blade Height 15.2 in 385 mm
Dig Depth 134.6 in 3420 mm
Boom Swing - Right 34.1 ° 865 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 220.1 in 5590 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight 43.1 in 1095 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position 71.7 in 1820 mm
Maximum Blade Depth 23.4 in 595 mm
Maximum Reach 226.6 in 5755 mm
Boom Swing - Left 24.2 ° 615 mm
Overall Shipping Length* 208.9 in 5305 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length 101.6 in 2580 mm
Swing Bearing - Height 24.4 in 619 mm
Stick Length 53.2 in 1351 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width 15.7 in 400 mm
Boom In Reach 101.2 in 2570 mm
Vertical Wall 91.9 in 2335 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight 47.2 in 1200 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance 145.7 in 3700 mm
O/A Shipping Height 100.4 in 2550 mm
Note *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. *Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Ground Clearance 13.2 in 335 mm
Hydraulic Tank 16 gal (US) 60 l
Fuel Tank 17 gal (US) 63 l
Engine Oil 1.6 gal (US) 6 l
Hydraulic System 20 gal (US) 75 l
Cooling System 2.9 gal (US) 11 l
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight 4 psi 27.3 kPa
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 11353 lbf 50.5 kN
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight 4.7 psi 32.2 kPa
Travel Speed - Low 1.7 mile/h 2.8 km/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 5553 lbf 24.7 kN
Travel Speed - High 3.1 mile/h 5 km/h
Gradeability - Maximum 30 degrees 30 degrees
Angle Blade Width 78 in 1980 mm
Straight Blade Height 15.4 in 390 mm
Straight Blade Width 78 in 1980 mm
Angle Blade Height 15.7 in 400 mm
Angle Blade - Left 25 degrees 25 degrees
Angle Blade - Right 25 degrees 25 degrees
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 97 dB(A) 97 dB(A)
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. *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.
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) 76 dB(A) 76 dB(A)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure 3843 psi 265 bar
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm 35 gal/min 133 l/min
Operating Pressure - Swing 2901 psi 200 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel 3843 psi 265 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow 7 gal/min 28 l/min
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 6362 lbf 28.3 kN
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure 3843 psi 265 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow 21 gal/min 80 l/min
Digging Force - Bucket 11061 lbf 49.2 kN
Operating Pressure - Equipment 3843 psi 265 bar
Note Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down. Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Type Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Digging Force - Stick - Long 5665 lbf 25.2 kN
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I ISO 10262:1998 Level I
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997
Counterweight 534 lb 242 kg
Long Stick 75 lb 34 kg
Steel Tracks with Pads 827 lb 375 kg
Angle Blade 225 lb 102 kg
Recyclability 96% 96%

305 CR - Tier 4 / Stage V 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)

305 CR - Tier 4 / Stage V 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)

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