Caterpillar 303.5 CR weight and specsMini excavator
The Caterpillar 303.5 CR mini excavator has an operating weight of 9,239 lb (4,191 kg). For transport it is 15 ft 9 in long, 5 ft 10 in wide and 8 ft 2 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 9,239 lb4,191 kg4.19 t
- Engine power
- 23.6 hp (17.6 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 9 ft 3 in (2.81 m)
- Tail swing
- Reduced (compact radius)
9,239lb 4,191kg 4.19t
4.62 US tons, 4.19 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 15 ft 9 in × 5 ft 10 in × 8 ft 2 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the 303.5 CR
Plan for a trailer payload above 9,239 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 2 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 6 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 9,239 lb (4,190 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight range by configuration | 7,673 lb to 9,239 lb depending on cab, canopy and options |
| Ground pressure | 4.3 psi (29.6 kPa) |
| Length | 15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m) |
| Track shoe width | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Engine | Cat C1.7 |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 23.6 hp (17.6 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 9 ft 3 in (2.81 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 7,419 lbf (33.0 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) |
How it compares
The Caterpillar 303.5 CR next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| John Deere 35G | 7,760 lb3,520 kg3.52 t | 5 ft 9 in | 8 ft 2 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanmar ViO35-6A | 7,905 lb3,586 kg3.59 t | 5 ft 8 in | – |
| Kubota U35-4 | 8,129 lb3,687 kg3.69 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 1 in |
| SANY SY35U | 8,223 lb3,730 kg3.73 t | 5 ft 8 in | 8 ft 5 in |
| XCMG XE35U | 9,039 lb4,100 kg4.1 t | – | – |
| Caterpillar 303.5 CR | 9,239 lb4,191 kg4.19 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Kubota KX040-4 | 9,195–10,360 lb4,171–4,699 kg4.17–4.7 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| John Deere 50G | 10,560 lb4,790 kg4.79 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 4 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Caterpillar 303.5 CR weigh?
Operating weight: 9,239 lb (4,191 kg). Standard configuration; 7,673 lb to 9,239 lb depending on cab, canopy and options. Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Caterpillar 303.5 CR?
Transport length 15 ft 9 in, transport width 5 ft 10 in, transport height 8 ft 2 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 303.5 CR?
One with a payload rating above 9,239 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 2 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 303.5 CR?
Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 9,239 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- 303.5 CR Mini Excavator | Cat | CaterpillarManufacturer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.