- Max Cutting Height: 14.38 ft / 4380 mm
- Max Loading Height: 10.18 ft / 3100 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 14.97 ft / 4560 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 6.96 ft / 2120 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 302.5
Weighing roughly 2.7 t and rated at 24.1 hp, the Caterpillar 302.5 is a mini excavator in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight6027.5 lb2734 kg
03Selected published values88
Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Caterpillar 302.5 include a published maximum digging depth of 8.7 ft / 2650 mm, published operating weight of 6027.5 lb / 2734 kg, published engine power of 24.1 hp / 18 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (14.38 ft / 4380 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (10.18 ft / 3100 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (14.97 ft / 4560 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height14.38 ft4380 mm
Max Loading Height10.18 ft3100 mm
Max Reach Along Ground14.97 ft4560 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth6.96 ft2120 mm
Max Digging Depth8.7 ft2650 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1boom w/ stick 1110mmboom w/ stick 1110mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height14.83 ft4520 mm
Max Loading Height10.67 ft3250 mm
Max Reach Along Ground16.18 ft4930 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth7.81 ft2380 mm
Max Digging Depth9.68 ft2950 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2boom w/ stick 1410mmboom w/ stick 1410mm
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks3.75 ft1140 mm
Length Of Track On Ground4.83 ft1470 mm
Ground Clearance1.02 ft310 mm
Height To Top Of Cab7.55 ft2300 mm
Tail Swing Radius4.2 ft1280 mm
Track Gauge3.75 ft1143 mm
Center Ground Clearance1 ft0.31 m
Height - Over Canopy7.58 ft2.32 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick14.83 ft4.53 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick14.33 ft4.37 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick9.67 ft2.95 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick8.67 ft2.65 m
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick10.67 ft3.26 m
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick10.17 ft3.1 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick16.18 ft4.93 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick15.33 ft4.68 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick15.83 ft4.83 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick15 ft4.58 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick7.83 ft2.39 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick7 ft2.14 m
Removal Counterweight Clearance1.84 ft560 mm
Shipping Length14.83 ft4520.19 mm
Height - Over Cab7.58 ft2.32 m
Track Shoe Width12 ft3.66 m
Width - Over Track4.75 ft1.45 m
Width - Upper Structure4.5 ft1.38 m
Stick Length - Long Stick4.67 ft1.43 m
Stick Length - Standard Stick3.67 ft1.12 m
Swing Radius - Rear4.17 ft1.28 m
Undercarriage
Shoe Size11.82 in300 mm
Track Gauge3.78 ft1150 mm
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph4.5 km/h
Drawbar Pull4950 lb22.02 kN
Electrical System
Electrical System TypeTwelve-volt systemTwelve-volt system
Swing System
Swing System TypeHydraulic Motor DrivenHydraulic Motor Driven
Machine Swing Speed9 rpm9 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop90 degrees90 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop55 degrees55 degrees
Boom Swing - Right50 degrees50 degrees
Engine
Engine Model30133013
Gross Power24.1 hp18 kw
Displacement91.3 cu in1.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight6027.5 lb2734 kg
Fuel Capacity11 gal41.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.3 gal50 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure2987 psi20594.7 kPa
Weights
Operating Weight5762 lb2613.6 kg
Operating Weight - With Cab6015 lb2728.4 kg
Blade
Height14 in355.6 mm
Width4.8 ft1447.8 mm
Lift Height13 in330.2 mm
Dig Depth11 in279.4 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Swing2494 psi2494 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)4.9 gal/min4.9 gal/min
Pump - Gear (Tandem)8.8 gal/min8.8 gal/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment2987 psi2987 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel2987 psi2987 psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard3124 lb1417.1 kg
Digging Force - Stick - Long2665 lb1208.9 kg
Digging Force - Bucket4928 lb2235.4 kg
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)13.5 gal/min13.5 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank10.8 gal40.9 L
Hydraulic Tank9.4 gal35.6 L
Hydraulic System13 gal49.3 L
Engine Oil1.5 gal5.7 L
Cooling System Tag1.1 gal4.2 L
Engine Dimensions
Bore3 in76.2 mm
Stroke4 in101.6 mm
Displacement91.3 cu in1.5 L
Msc Comments
Msc Spec Date1/1/20001/1/2000
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed2475 lb1122.7 kg
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed4950 lb2245.3 kg
Gradeability - Maximum - High31 degrees31 degrees
Travel Speed - High2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Low1.6 mph2.6 km/h
Gradeability - Maximum - Low37 degrees37 degrees
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