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Caterpillar Mini Excavators

A compact hydraulic excavator or mini excavator is a tracked or wheeled vehicle with an approximate operating weight from 0.7 to 7.5 metric tons. It generally includes a standard back fill blade and features independent boom swing. The compact hydraulic excavator is also referred to as a mini excavator.
The compact hydraulic excavator is somewhat different from other construction equipment in that all movement and functions of the machine are accomplished through the transfer of hydraulic fluid. The compact excavator's work group and blade are activated by hydraulic fluid acting upon hydraulic cylinders. The excavator's slew (rotation) and travel functions are also activated by hydraulic fluid powering hydraulic motors.

Machine Fuel Capacity Operating Weight Horsepower Reach Dig Depth Bucket Breakout Force Overall Width
U15R1 5 gal 3,700 lbs 12.9 11'7" 7'7" 3,400 lbs 39" Min | 49" Max
302.5 / 302.5C 11 gal 6,000 lbs 23 15' 9'8" 5,620 lbs 57"
303C-CR 12 gal 7,850 lbs 30 17'8" 10'11" 7,420 lbs 61"
303.5C-CR 13.5 gal 9,000 lbs 39 18'5" 11'4" 8,500 lbs 70"
304C-CR 16 gal 9,900 lbs 36 19'6 12'4 8,230 lbs 78
305C-CR 18 gal 11,000 lbs 42 20'7 12'11 11,945 lbs 78

Auger Bits Available

Hydraulic Auger - A19B Planetary Drive - Fits both skid steers and mini-excavators
6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", (9" Rock Bit)

Mini Excavator Attachments

Attachment Description Recommended Carrier
H45S Hammer 300 lb Breaker 302.5 only
H63/H65 Hammer 700 lb Breaker 304c-cr & 305c-cr Mini Excavator or 236, 252, 259,277,279 Skid Steer
RB500G 2000 lb Breaker 9-14 ton Excavator
20" Frost Ripper Breaking through frost 304CR & 305CR only
410 Hammer 700 lb 303c-cr & 303.5c-cr
Power Tilt Clean Up Bucket 48" 303c-cr,303.5c-cr,304c-cr & 305c-cr

* Note: 303CR, 304CR machines come with hydraulic thumbs, 305CR 3 position rigid thumb.

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The following ditching buckets are also available for the excavators.
  • 40" for 302.5
  • 48" for 303CR
  • 40" for 304CR
  • 52" for 304CR
  • 60" for 305CR
  • 10" for U15R1
  • 18" for U15R1
  • 24" for U15R1
  • 32" for U15R1

Please Contact Us if you are interested in renting our equipment. We rent daily, weekly and monthly.