303E CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

Caterpillar says its 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator, only 61 inches wide across the blade and having a compact-radius design that limits tail swing to less than 5 inches, is an easily transported machine that works efficiently and safely in small spaces and on congested jobsites. Additionally, the 303E CR's 23.5-hp Cat C1.3 engine combines with a powerful load-sensing hydraulic system—delivering flows to 23.1 gpm—to provide productive, reliable performance in demanding applications, Caterpillar assures.

Other key features include:

• Maximum operating weight of 7,782 pounds
• Available both in cab and canopy configurations
• Large, adjustable suspension seat
• Automatic two-speed travel system
• Automatic engine-idle system
• Hydraulic system uses low-effort, pilot-operated joysticks designed to provide more precise, consistent control
• Bucket can rotate 200°, providing enhanced material retention at the top of the lift cycle when loading trucks and allowing for deeper flat-back trenches without repositioning the machine