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Sell Your CAT 305 Mini Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 305 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 305 at $25,000–$82,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 12 auction results for the CAT 305 ranged from $25,850 to $70,400; 8 dealer asks ran $47,500–$82,000.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $52,000–$82,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $37,000–$52,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $27,500–$37,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $25,000–$27,500 |
See the recent CAT 305 sales and asks.
CAT 305 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C1.7 45 hp
- Operating weight
- 12,688 lb
- Size class
- Mini
- Years produced
- 2008-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 11.4 ft
- Fuel tank
- 17 gal
Checked against 305 CR (current, Tier 4/Stage V).
Full CAT 305specifications →Which CAT 305 Do You Have?
The CAT 305 was built from 2008 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your CAT 305
Seen most often on a CAT 305; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Breaker
How the CAT 305 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 305 | 12,688 lb | 45 | 11.4 ft | $25,000–$82,000 |
| Kubota KX057 | 12,200 lb | 45.2 | 12.1 ft | $19,000–$72,000 |
| Hitachi ZX130 | 30,864 lb | 97.8 | 19.8 ft | $63,000–$155,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Kubota KX057, the CAT 305 is 488 lb heavier, has 0.2 less hp and has 0.7 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Hitachi ZX130, the CAT 305 is 18,176 lb lighter, has 52.8 less hp and has 8.4 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 305.5 and the next size up is the CAT 308.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, mini excavator: about 5,000–10,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAT 305 still made?
Yes. The CAT 305 has been built since 2008.
What is the CAT 305 used for?
The CAT 305 is mostly put to work on demolition, trenching, excavation.