Cat ®

305 CR
Mini Excavator

Features:
The Cat® 305 CR Mini Excavator delivers power and performance SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE
in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications. „ Your safety is our top priority. The Cat mini excavator is designed to
help keep you safe on the job. Courtesy work lights, a fluorescent
ALL DAY COMFORT retractable seat belt and seat belt reminder are just a few of the
„ Choose either a canopy (not available in some regions) or a sealed safety features we’ve built into the machine.
and pressurized cab with air conditioning, adjustable wrist rests,
and a suspension seat to help keep you working comfortably all SIMPLE SERVICE FOR LESS DOWNTIME
day long. „ Maintenance is quick and easy on the Cat mini excavator. Routine
check points are easy to access at ground level through the side doors.
EASY TO OPERATE
„ Controls are easy to use and the intuitive Next Generation LCD monitor LOWER OPERATING COSTS
provides machine information in a clear and easy to read format. „ Equipped with features such as auto idle, auto engine shutdown,
increased service intervals, and efficient hydraulics with a variable
STICK STEER TRAVEL MODE displacement pump, the Cat mini excavator was designed with
„ Moving around the job site is even easier with the Cat Stick Steer reducing your operating costs in mind.
option. Easily switch from traditional travel controls with levers and
pedals to joystick controls to move the machine and to operate the UNMATCHED DEALER SUPPORT
blade. The benefit of less effort and improved control is in your hands! „ Your Cat dealer is here to help you reach your business goals.
From providing equipment solutions to operator training, service
BIG PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT DESIGN needs and beyond, your Cat dealer is ready to help.
„ Strong lift and dig performance help you get the job done faster.
The compact radius design allows you to access and work in the
tightest areas. Dozer float enables easy clean up. An angle blade is
also an option for finished grading and easier backfilling applications.

Specifications
Engine Weights
Engine Model C1.7 Turbo Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy* 4936 kg 10,882 lb
Net Power @ 2,400 rpm Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy** 5596 kg 12,337 lb
ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC 27.2 kW 36.5 hp Minimum Operating Weight with Cab* 5035 kg 11,100 lb
Gross Power @ 2,400 rpm Maximum Operating Weight with Cab** 5695 kg 12,555 lb
SAE J1995:2014 29.0 kW 38.9 hp
**Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank,
Bore 84.0 mm 3.3 in
standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight.
Stroke 100.0 mm 3.9 in
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel
Displacement 1.662 L 101 in3 tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.
• Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards. Equivalent to EU Stage IIIA
emission standards.
• Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when
the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine
is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system,
exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
305 CR Mini Excavator

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration Sound

Counterweight 242 kg 534 lb Operator Sound Pressure Level 76 dB(A)
Long Stick 34 kg 75 lb (ISO 6396:2008)
Steel Tracks with Pads 375 kg 827 lb Exterior Sound Power Level 97 dB(A)
Angle Blade 92 kg 203 lb (ISO 6395:2008)
• European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Travel System
Travel Speed – High 4.5 km/h 2.8 mph 7 8
Travel Speed – Low 2.8 km/h 1.7 mph
Maximum Traction Force – High Speed 24.7 kN 5,553 lbf
Maximum Traction Force – Low Speed 50.5 kN 11,353 lbf 5 20
Ground Pressure – Minimum Weight 26.9 kPa 3.9 psi 6
Ground Pressure – Maximum Weight 31.8 kPa 4.6 psi 12
11
Gradeability (maximum) 30 degrees 13
9
10 21 14
Service Refill Capacities 2
15
1
Cooling System 11.0 L 2.9 gal 16
Engine Oil 6.0 L 1.6 gal 19
17
Fuel Tank 63.0 L 17.0 gal 18
Hydraulic Tank 60.0 L 16.0 gal 3
4
Hydraulic System 75.0 L 20.0 gal
Dimensions
Hydraulic System Standard Stick Long Stick
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump 1 Dig Depth 3420 mm (134.6 in) 3670 mm (144.5 in)
Pump Flow @ 2,400 rpm 133 L/min 35 gal/min 2 Vertical Wall 2335 mm (91.9 in) 2560 mm (100.8 in)
Operating Pressure – Equipment 265 bar 3,843 psi 3 Maximum Reach 5590 mm (220.1 in) 5835 mm (229.7 in)
Operating Pressure – Travel 265 bar 3,843 psi at Ground Level
Operating Pressure – Swing 200 bar 2,901 psi
4 Maximum Reach 5755 mm (226.6 in) 5990 mm (235.8 in)
Auxiliary Circuit – Primary
Flow* 80 L/min 21 gal/min 5 Maximum Dig Height 5215 mm (205.3 in) 5355 mm (210.8 in)
Pressure* 265 bar 3,843 psi 6 Maximum Dump Clearance 3700 mm (145.7 in) 3845 mm (151.4 in)
Auxiliary Circuit – Secondary 7 Boom in Reach 2570 mm (101.2 in) 2580 mm (101.6 in)
Flow* 28 L/min 7.0 gal/min 8 Tail Swing
Pressure* 265 bar 3,843 psi
Digging Force – Stick (standard) 28.3 kN 6,362 lbf without Counterweight 1095 mm (43.1 in) 1095 mm (43.1 in)
Digging Force – Stick (long) 25.2 kN 5,665 lbf with Counterweight 1200 mm (47.2 in) 1200 mm (47.2 in)
Digging Force – Bucket 49.2 kN 11,061 lbf 9 Maximum Blade Height 400 mm (15.7 in) 400 mm (15.7 in)
*Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises 10 Maximum Blade Depth 650 mm (25.6 in) 650 mm (25.6 in)
pressure goes down. 11 Boom Height in 1820 mm (71.7 in) 1895 mm (74.6 in)
Shipping Position
Swing System 12 Overall Shipping Height 2550 mm (100.4 in) 2550 mm (100.4 in)
Machine Swing Speed 9.0 rpm 13 Swing Bearing Height 619 mm (24.4 in) 619 mm (24.4 in)
Boom Swing – Left 72 degrees 14 Overall Undercarriage Length 2585 mm (101.8 in) 2585 mm (101.8 in)
Boom Swing – Right 50 degrees
15 Overall Shipping Length† 5305 mm (208.9 in) 5340 mm (210.2 in)
16 Boom Swing Right 865 mm (34.1 in) 865 mm (34.1 in)
Blade
Width (Straight) 1980 mm 78.0 in 17 Boom Swing Left 615 mm (24.2 in) 615 mm (24.2 in)
Height (Straight) 415 mm 16.3 in 18 Track Belt/Shoe Width 400 mm (15.7 in) 400 mm (15.7 in)
Width (Angle) 1980 mm 78.0 in 19 Track Width 1980 mm (78.0 in) 1980 mm (78.0 in)
Height (Angle) 400 mm 15.7 in 20 Ground Clearance 335 mm (13.2 in) 335 mm (13.2 in)
Angle Blade – Left 25 degrees
21 Stick Length 1351 mm (53.2 in) 1601 mm (63.0 in)
Angle Blade – Right 25 degrees
†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
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I

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Cab
Lift Capacities – Lift Point Radius – 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius – 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Minimum Configuration Over Front Over Front Over Front m
Lift Point Height Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side (ft)
kg
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb)
(14.8 ft) kg *949 *949 *949 3.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,093) (*2,093) (*2,093) (11.9)
kg *1206 908 721 *953 *953 707 4.55
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*2,659) (2,002) (1,590) (*2,101) (*2,101) (1,559) (14.9)
(9.8 ft) kg *1249 903 714 *778 *778 634 4.81
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,754) (1,991) (1,574) (*1,715) (*1,715) (1,398) (15.8)
kg *2587 1641 1257 *1615 882 696 *975 759 599 4.96
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*5,704) (3,618) (2,772) (*3,561) (1,945) (1,535) (*2,150) (1,674) (1,321) (16.3)
(4.9 ft) kg *2236 1641 1255 *1508 868 682 *794 *794 541 5.19
Long Stick
(lb) (*4,930) (3,618) (2,767) (*3,325) (1,914) (1,504) (*1,751) (*1,751) (1,193) (17.0)
kg *3260 1559 1183 *1825 855 670 *1190 787 619 4.77
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*7,188) (3,438) (2,609) (*4,024) (1,885) (1,477) (*2,624) (1,735) (1,365) (15.6)
(0 ft) kg *3193 1534 1158 *1781 833 648 *953 711 555 5.02
Long Stick
(lb) (*7,041) (3,382) (2,553) (*3,927) (1,837) (1,429) (*2,101) (1,568) (1,224) (16.5)
Minimum Weight includes cab, rubber tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank and straight blade.

Lift Capacities – Lift Point Radius – 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius – 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Maximum Configuration Over Front Over Front Over Front m
Lift Point Height Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side (ft)
kg
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb)
(14.8 ft) kg *949 *949 *949 3.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,093) (*2,093) (*2,093) (11.9)
kg *1206 *1206 911 *953 *953 *953 4.55
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*2,659) (*2,659) (2,009) (*2,101) (*2,101) (*2,101) (14.9)
(9.8 ft) kg *1249 *1249 904 *778 *778 *778 4.81
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,754) (*2,754) (1,993) (*1,715) (*1,715) (*1,715) (15.8)
kg *2587 1953 1579 *1615 1059 886 *975 *975 768 4.96
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*5,704) (4,306) (3,482) (*3,561) (2,335) (1,954) (*2,150) (*2,150) (1,693) (16.3)
(4.9 ft) kg *2236 1953 1577 *1508 1045 872 *794 *794 *794 5.19
Long Stick
(lb) (*4,930) (4,306) (3,477) (*3,325) (2,304) (1,923) (*1,751) (*1,751) (*1,751) (17.0)
kg *3260 1871 1505 *1825 1032 860 *1190 951 795 4.77
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*7,188) (4,126) (3,319) (*4,024) (2,276) (1,896) (*2,624) (2,097) (1,783) (15.6)
(0 ft) kg *3193 1847 1480 *1781 1010 838 *953 *953 721 5.02
Long Stick
(lb) (*7,041) (4,073) (3,263) (*3,927) (2,227) (1,848) (*2,101) (*2,101) (1,590) (16.5)
Maximum Weight includes cab, steel tracks with pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank and angle blade.

Canopy
Lift Capacities – Lift Point Radius – 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius – 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Minimum Configuration Over Front Over Front Over Front m
Lift Point Height Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side (ft)
kg
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb)
(14.8 ft) kg *949 *949 *949 3.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,093) (*2,093) (*2,093) (11.9)
kg *1206 887 705 *953 *953 691 4.55
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*2,659) (1,956) (1,555) (*2,101) (*2,101) (1,524) (14.9)
(9.8 ft) kg *1249 881 698 *778 *778 619 4.81
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,754) (1,943) (1,539) (*1,715) (*1,715) (1,365) (15.8)
kg *2587 1603 1230 *1615 861 680 *975 740 585 4.96
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*5,704) (3,535) (2,712) (*3,561) (1,899) (1,499) (*2,150) (1,632) (1,290) (16.3)
(4.9 ft) kg *2236 1603 1228 *1508 847 665 *794 672 528 5.19
Long Stick
(lb) (*4,930) (3,535) (2,708) (*3,325) (1,868) (1,466) (*1,751) (1,482) (1,164) (17.0)
kg *3260 1521 1155 *1825 833 654 *1190 767 603 4.77
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*7,188) (3,354) (2,547) (*4,024) (1,837) (1,442) (*2,624) (1,691) (1,330) (15.6)
(0 ft) kg *3193 1497 1131 *1781 812 632 *953 692 541 5.02
Long Stick
(lb) (*7,041) (3,301) (2,494) (*3,927) (1,790) (1,394) (*2,101) (1,526) (1,193) (16.5)
Minimum Weight includes canopy, rubber tracks, no counterweight, operator, full fuel tank and straight blade.

Lift Capacities – Lift Point Radius – 3 m (9.8 ft) Lift Point Radius – 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Lift Point Radius (Maximum)
Maximum Configuration Over Front Over Front Over Front m
Lift Point Height Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side Blade Down Blade Up Over Side (ft)
kg
Standard Stick
4.5 m (lb)
(14.8 ft) kg *949 *949 *949 3.63
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,093) (*2,093) (*2,093) (11.9)
kg *1206 *1206 895 *953 *953 *953 4.55
Standard Stick
3m (lb) (*2,659) (*2,659) (1,973) (*2,101) (*2,101) (*2,101) (14.9)
(9.8 ft) kg *1249 1059 888 *778 *778 *778 4.81
Long Stick
(lb) (*2,754) (2,335) (1,958) (*1,715) (*1,715) (*1,715) (15.8)
kg *2587 1915 1552 *1615 1038 870 *975 *975 754 4.96
Standard Stick
1.5 m (lb) (*5,704) (4,223) (3,422) (*3,561) (2,289) (1,918) (*2,150) (*2,150) (1,663) (16.3)
(4.9 ft) kg *2236 1915 1550 *1508 1024 855 *794 *794 *794 5.19
Long Stick
(lb) (*4,930) (4,223) (3,418) (*3,325) (2,258) (1,885) (*1,751) (*1,751) (*1,751) (17.0)
kg *3260 1833 1477 *1825 1010 844 *1190 931 780 4.77
Standard Stick
0m (lb) (*7,188) (4,042) (3,257) (*4,024) (2,227) (1,861) (*2,624) (2,053) (1,720) (15.6)
(0 ft) kg *3193 1809 1453 *1781 989 822 *953 *953 707 5.02
Long Stick
(lb) (*7,041) (3,989) (3,204) (*3,927) (2,181) (1,813) (*2,101) (*2,101) (1,559) (16.5)
Maximum Weight includes canopy, steel tracks with pads, counterweight, operator, full fuel tank and angle blade.
*The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity rating standard ISO 10567:2007 and they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity. The excavator bucket weight is not
included on this chart.

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Standard and Optional Equipment
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Standard Optional Standard Optional
ENGINE OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT (continued)
Cat® C1.7 Turbo Engine (Brazil MAR-1,  Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66) (continued) 
equivalent to EU Stage IIIA) – Multiple Languages 
Automatic Engine Idle  – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch 
Automatic Engine Shutdown  – Jog Dial (Cab only) 
Automatic Two Speed Travel  UNDERCARRIAGE
Fuel Water Separator  Rubber Belt (400 mm/15.7 in) 
Power on Demand (not available in all regions)  Steel Track (400 mm/15.7 in) 
Variable Displacement Piston Pump  Steel Track with Rubber Pads 
Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics  Dozer Straight Blade 
HYDRAULICS Dozer Blade Float 
Smart Tech Electronic Pump  Angle Blade 
Accumulator  Tie Downs on Track Frame 
Automatic Swing Brake  BOOM, STICK AND LINKAGES
Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines  One Piece Boom (2716 mm/106.9 in) 
One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow  Standard Stick (1351 mm/53.2 in) 
Continuous Auxiliary Flow  Long Stick (1601 mm/63.0 in) 
Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects  Front Shovel Capable 
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT Pin-On 
Canopy or Cab  Dual Lock Manual Coupler 
Cab with Air Conditioning  Hydraulic Coupler 
Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I  Thumb Ready 
ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008  Certified Lifting Eye (optional in some regions) 
TOPS – ISO 12117:1997  Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, 
Stick Steer Mode  Augers and Hammers
Travel Cruise Control  2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines 
Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)  Bucket Divert Lines 
Adjustable Wrist Rests  Boom Lowering Check Valve 
Washable Floor Mat  Stick Lowering Check Valve 
Travel Pedals and Hand Levers  Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines 
No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers (optional in some regions)  ELECTRICAL
Machine Security  12 Volt Battery 
Standard Key with Pass Code  Software (machine and monitor) 
Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code  Maintenance Free Battery 
Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)  Battery Disconnect 
Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)  12 Volt Power Socket 
Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls  Rotating Beacon 
Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)  Product Link™ PL243 (regulations apply) 
Coat Hook  Product Link PLE643 (regulations apply) 
Cup Holder  Travel Alarm (optional in some regions) 
Storage Pocket  GUARDING
Skylight  Polycarbonate Half Height Front Guard (Canopy only) 
Mounting Bosses for Front  Polycarbonate Front Guard (ISO 10262:1998 Level I 
Signaling/Warning Horn  and EN356 P5A)
Interior Light (Cab only)  Heavy Duty Front Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level II 
Boom Light, Halogen (not available in all regions)  Heavy Duty Top Guard 10262:1998 Level II (Cab only) 
LED Front Lights  OTHER
LED Front and Rear Lights  Bio Oil Capable 
LED Boom Light  Eco Drain 
Utility Space for Mobile Phone  Water Jacket Heater 
Mirrors, Left, Right and Rear  Counterweight (242 kg/534 lb) 
Camera 
Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, 
USB (charging only) (Cab only)
Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66) 
– Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges 
– Maintenance and Machine Monitoring 
– Performance and Machine Adjustments 
– Numeric Security Code 

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