5,189 kg42 hpMarket avg. €33k · 30 listed · 14 below market
Asking prices land at €21k – €47k, around 30% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 305 listings currently run from €20,600 to €47,200, with a market average around €32,535. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 30 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 305 is a mini-excavator operating in the 5-tonne class, with a working weight of 5189 kg and an engine output of 42 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 0.09 m3, positioning it as a compact machine suited to confined and precision excavation work. As part of Caterpillar's established mini-excavator line, the 305 carries the brand recognition and parts network associated with the manufacturer.
Mini-excavators in the 5-tonne class are routinely deployed on utility installation, drainage works, landscaping, and light civil construction where site access is restricted. Their compact footprint makes them well suited to urban environments, building interiors, and work alongside existing structures. The bucket size and operating weight of the 305 align it with tasks requiring controlled digging rather than high-volume earthmoving.
Prospective buyers should request full service records and verify that all scheduled maintenance has been completed at the correct intervals. Inspection should cover undercarriage wear on tracks, rollers, and sprockets, as these components represent a significant portion of ownership cost on any mini-excavator. Hydraulic hoses, cylinder seals, and boom pins warrant close attention for leaks or play. A function test of all attachments, including slew, crowd, and auxiliary circuits, is advisable before purchase. Verification of the machine's operating hours against visible wear patterns helps assess consistency between the declared history and actual condition.
In the European market, the Caterpillar 305 trades at an average of EUR 29219, with a typical price range spanning EUR 23900 to EUR 39640 depending on age, condition, and specification. This positions it against comparable machines from Bobcat, represented by the E50, and Komatsu, represented by the PC55. Buyers should expect pricing toward the upper end of the range for well-maintained, lower-hour examples with full service documentation, while higher-hour or older units tend toward the lower boundary.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€33k).
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