At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/mini-excavators/caterpillar/305-cr/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 305 CR product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 305 CR
- Generation / record
- Current 305 CR product page
- Product status
- Current model — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 45 hp | 33.6 kW | ISO 9249 · Manufacturer-published reference configurationManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating-weight range | 11,016–12,688 lb | 4,996–5,754 kg | Minimum canopy to maximum cab configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall shipping length | 17 ft 4.9 in | 5,305 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Track width | 6 ft 6 in | 1,980 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall shipping height | 8 ft 4.4 in | 2,550 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Dig depth | 11 ft 2.6 in | 3,420 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum reach — ground level | 18 ft 4.1 in | 5,590 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum dig height | 17 ft 1.3 in | 5,215 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum dump clearance | 12 ft 1.7 in | 3,700 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Tail swing without counterweight | 3 ft 7.1 in | 1,095 mm | Standard 1,351 mm stick, rubber-track reference, no extra counterweight; shipping length depends on blade position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Canopy and cab create different weight cases; the standard-stick dimensional basis should not inherit a long-stick reach value.
A compact-radius reference for landscape and utility work where the machine still needs to move between jobs.
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Keep the cab dimensional record separate from canopy-weight assumptions. Blade, coupler and attachment choices still change the delivered package.
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Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Build Configuration | Canopy and cab minimum/maximum weights are published separately. | Current 305 CR product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Combined Build Configuration | Blade, arm, counterweight, track and coupler choices change the transport profile. | Current 305 CR product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Documented Machine Facet | Compact radius reduces rear overhang but does not eliminate clearance checks. | Current 305 CR product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 305 CR inspection priorities
- Inspect blade pivots, track wear and standard-stick linkage, and identify any added counterweight or angle-blade equipment.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Quote the complete cab/canopy, coupler and bucket package on the intended trailer; the minimum brochure weight is not the loaded transport mass.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
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Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
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Verify coupler or pin geometry, attachment weight, machine configuration.
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Verify pin pickup geometry, locking system, machine linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers
Verify flow and pressure, return and case drain, carrier and tool weight.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this 305 CR's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
