Caterpillar 305.5E Mini Excavators for Sale

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Caterpillar 305.5E market view

Caterpillar 305.5E listings

A conventional tail swing 5.5-ton excavator engineered for maximum stability and lifting performance in demanding construction applications.

In stock21 machines

Dealers15 represented

Prices€8,500 - €73,900

Years2011 to 2024

Current stock picture

A conventional tail swing 5.5-ton excavator engineered for maximum stability and lifting performance in demanding construction applications.

Year range2011 to 2024Visible spread across current listings

Price visibility15 priced / 6 POA15 of 21 listings show a visible price

Seller countriesChina, Poland, SwedenCurrent dealer geography

Hours shown452 - 6,600 h9 listings currently show hours

Priced listings2023+ stockChinaPoland

Market split

Price visibility71%

15 of 21 listings show a visible asking price

Recent stock29%

6 listings sit in the 2023+ year band

Hours coverage43%

9 listings currently disclose hours

Dealer concentration19%

The largest seller currently holds 4 listings

Dealer and price snapshot

Lower entry pointCurrent visible floor in the archive

€8,500

Upper endHighest visible asking price

€73,900

Visible yearsSpread across current stock

2011 to 2024

Seller coverageCurrent leading dealer labels

Shanghai Jiangchun Machinery Co, PHU "DYREK" Import Eksport Tadeusz Dyrek, ZHONGCHENG MACHINERY TRADING CO.,LTD

Caterpillar 305.5E overview

The Cat 305.5E sets the standard for conventional tail swing excavators in the 5.5-ton class. With 43 hp Cat C2.4 DI engine and 11,795 lb operating weight, it delivers exceptional stability for lifting and digging. Designed for productivity with load sensing hydraulics, spacious cab, and 500-hour greasing intervals.

What the market surfaces quickly

21 live listings in the current route
Visible price band: €8,500 - €73,900
Year spread: 2011 to 2024
Current seller countries: China, Poland, Sweden
Hours disclosed on 9 listings

Official machine facts

Net Power43 hp (32 kW)

Operating Weight11,795 lb (5,350 kg)

Dig Depth12.2 ft (3,720 mm)

Maximum Reach19.5 ft (5,950 mm)

Engine ModelCat C2.4 DI

Track Shoe Width15.8 in (400 mm)

What actually changes between listings

Weight Class5.5 tons

Tail Swing TypeConventional (standard)

EngineCat C2.4 DI 43 hp

EmissionsTier 2 compliant

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