Mini Hydraulic Excavators Escape Commercial Driver’s License Requirement

The Cat 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator accommodates customers requiring a maximum 10,000-pound transport weight.

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Caterpillar reduced the weight of its Cat 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator to accommodate customers who require a maximum 10,000-pound (4,536-kg) transport weight. In most states, a loaded trailer of more than 10,000 pounds requires the tow vehicle driver to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The new 303E CR weighs 6,750 pounds (3,062 kg) when equipped with a canopy, full fuel tank and 24-inch (610-mm) bucket, thereby avoiding the need for drivers to obtain a CDL. Other features include:

  • A profile that transports easily, while working efficiently in small spaces and on congested job sites.
  • A 60-inch (1,550-mm) width across the blade and zero-radius tail swing.
  • Less weight, so the excavator can accommodate trailer weight and ancillary equipment while keeping its total weight less than 10,000 pounds.
  • Availability of an optional 588-pound (267-kg) counterweight for heavy-duty applications, and when using heavy attachment configurations that include couplers and thumbs. 
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