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Caterpillar

305 CR

42 hp
Engine power
11,001 lb (4,990 kg)
Operating weight
42 kN
bucket digging force
68 L
fuel tank capacity
13.2 in (335 mm)
ground clearance
10,891 lb (4,940 kg)
operating weight canopy

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ModelMatchEngine powerOperating weightbucket digging force
Bobcat E50z 100% 42 hp11,023 lb (5,000 kg)-
Volvo ECR50 98% 41 hp11,133 lb (5,050 kg)-
Case CX55B 98% 42 hp11,684 lb (5,300 kg)-
Hitachi ZX48U-6 96% 39 hp11,056 lb (5,015 kg)-
Hyundai Construction Equipment HX48AZ 96% 39 hp11,089 lb (5,030 kg)-
XCMG XE45E 96% 40 hp10,582 lb (4,800 kg)-

Documents

Datasheet ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026
Operator Manual ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026
Parts Manual ↓
Archive ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Displacement1.662 L / 101 in3
Engine ModelC1.7 Turbo
Engine Power36.1 kW / 48.4 hp
Fuel Tank68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Net Power33.6 kW / 45.0 hp
Travel Speed5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph

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