Caterpillar 305.5E2 Mini Excavators for Sale

Caterpillar 305.5E2 · Mini excavators

Caterpillar 305.5E2

A 5.5-tonne compact radius mini excavator built for tight-access digging without overhanging the undercarriage.

Key specifications

Net Power: approx. 32.9 kW (44.2 hp)
Operating Weight: approx. 5,423 kg (11,958 lb) (configuration dependent)
Maximum Dig Depth: approx. 3,870 mm (152 in)
Engine Model: Cat C2.4
Tail/Upper Swing: Compact radius, approx. 140 mm (5.5 in) overhang

Model overview

The Cat 305.5E2 is a compact radius (CR) mini hydraulic excavator in the 5.5-tonne class, built around Caterpillar's High Definition Hydraulic (HDH) system and a Cat C2.4 engine rated at approx. 32.9 kW (44.2 hp). Operating weight is approx. 5,423 kg, with a maximum dig depth of approx. 3,870 mm. Caterpillar positions it for confined-space and surface-sensitive work where the upper structure must stay close to the tracks.

At a glance

Generation / Emissions TierE2 series, EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 4 Interim

Configuration DependenceOperating weight and dig depth vary with boom/stick/bucket and track selection

Canopy vs CabAvailable in canopy and cab configurations; confirm on the specific unit

UndercarriageStandard rubber tracks; check undercarriage wear before purchase

15 machines · €23,900 - €73,900 · 2011 to 2023 · Netherlands, Poland, France

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Specifications sourced from h-cpc.cat.com (official manufacturer page).