Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 303 CR Mini Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various digging and landscaping tasks. With a blade lift height of 16 inches and a digging depth of 15 inches, this compact excavator offers precise control in tight spaces. The machine's hydraulic system provides digging forces of up to 6000 lbs, while the twelve-volt electrical system ensures reliable performance. Weighing 7403 lbs, the Caterpillar 303 CR is a reliable and efficient choice for construction and excavation projects.
Engine | C1.1 Turbo Starting 2023 Model Year |
Max Digging Depth | 116.1 in ft (35 m) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Net Power | 24 hp (18 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Operating Weight | 7,817 lbs (3,546 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Blade Lift Height | 16 in (41 cm) |
Blade Width | 5 ft (2 m) |
Dig Depth | 15 in (38 cm) |
Center Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m) |
Digging Depth | 9 ft (3 m) |
Digging Reach | 9 ft (3 m) |
Height - Over Cab | 8 ft (2 m) |
Height - Over Canopy | 8 ft (2 m) |
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick | 16 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick | 15 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick | 10 ft (3 m) |
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick | 10 ft (3 m) |
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick | 11 ft (3 m) |
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick | 10 ft (3 m) |
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick | 18 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick | 17 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick | 16 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick | 17 ft (5 m) |
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick | 8 ft (2 m) |
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick | 8 ft (3 m) |
Shipping Length | 15 ft (5 m) |
Swing Radius - Rear | 3 ft (1 m) |
Track Gauge | 4 ft (1 m) |
Track Shoe Width | 1 ft (0 m) |
Width - Over Track | 5 ft (2 m) |
Width - Upper Structure | 5 ft (2 m) |
Electrical System Type | Twelve-volt system |
Bore | 3 in (8 cm) |
Displacement | 81 cu in (1,319 cu cm) |
Engine Model | S3L2 |
Gross Power | 27 hp (20 kw) |
Net Power | 26 hp (19 kw) |
Stroke | 4 in (9 cm) |
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary | 13 gpm (50 lpm) |
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi) | 13 gpm (50 lpm) |
Digging Force - Bucket | 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) |
Digging Force - Stick - Long | 3,484 lbs (1,580 kg) |
Digging Force - Stick - Standard | 3,822 lbs (1,734 kg) |
Operating Pressure - Equipment | 3550 psi |
Operating Pressure - Swing | 3550 psi |
Operating Pressure - Travel | 3550 psi |
Pump - Gear (Single) | 6 gpm (23 lpm) |
Pump - Gear (Tandem) | 9 gpm (33 lpm) |
Operating Weight | 7,403 lbs (3,358 kg) |
Cooling System TAG | 1 gal (4 l) |
Engine Oil | 2 gal (6 l) |
Fuel Tank | 11 gal (41 l) |
Hydraulic System | 18 gal (69 l) |
Hydraulic Tank | 8 gal (30 l) |
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop | 65 degrees |
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop | 90 degrees |
Boom Swing - Right | 50 degrees |
Machine Swing Speed | 9.6 rpm |
Swing System Type | Hydraulic Motor Driven |
Travel Speed - High | 3 mph (5 kph) |
Travel Speed - Low | 2 mph (3 kph) |
Operating Weight - With Cab | 7,524 lbs (3,413 kg) |