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Caterpillar 305 CR weight and specsMini excavator

The Caterpillar 305 CR mini excavator has an operating weight of 12,688 lb (5,755 kg). For transport it is 17 ft 5 in long, 6 ft 6 in wide and 8 ft 4 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
12,688 lb5,755 kg5.76 t
Engine power
45 hp (33.6 kW)
Max dig depth
11 ft 3 in (3.42 m)
Tail swing
Reduced (compact radius)
Operating weight

12,688lb 5,755kg 5.76t

6.34 US tons, 5.76 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
17 ft 5 in × 6 ft 6 in × 8 ft 4 in
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the 305 CR

Plan for a trailer payload above 12,688 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 4 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 8 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight12,688 lb (5,754 kg)
    Weight range by configuration11,016 lb to 12,688 lb depending on cab, canopy and options
    Ground pressure4 psi (27.6 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length17 ft 5 in (5.31 m)
    Width6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
    Height8 ft 4 in (2.55 m)
    Track shoe width15.7 in (399 mm)
    Engine
    EngineCat C1.7 Turbo
    Power (as published)45 hp (33.6 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth11 ft 3 in (3.42 m)
    Max reach at ground18 ft 4 in (5.59 m)
    Bucket breakout force11,061 lbf (49.2 kN)
    Tail swingReduced (compact radius)

    How it compares

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    Common questions

    How much does the Caterpillar 305 CR weigh?

    Operating weight: 12,688 lb (5,755 kg). Standard configuration; 11,016 lb to 12,688 lb depending on cab, canopy and options. Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the Caterpillar 305 CR?

    Transport length 17 ft 5 in, transport width 6 ft 6 in, transport height 8 ft 4 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 305 CR?

    One with a payload rating above 12,688 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 4 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 305 CR?

    For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 12,688 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

    Sources and verification

    Checked October 6, 2026 against:

    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.