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306 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 306 CR Mini Excavator delivers maximum power and performance in a mini size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Net Power
55.9 HP
Operating Weight
15766 lb
Dig Depth
162 in
Recyclability
96%

Engine

Net Power
55.9HP
Engine Model
Cat C2.4 Turbo
Displacement
148in³
Bore
3.4in
Stroke
4in
Net Power @ 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269
55.9HP
Gross Power - ISO 14396
57.9HP

Weights

Operating Weight
15766lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
14134lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
15633lb
Note (2)
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, extra counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, fixed blade and no bucket.
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
15766lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
14266lb
Note (1)
*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, fixed blade and no bucket.

Dimensions - Long Stick

Dig Depth
162in
Maximum Blade Height
16in
O/A Track Width
78in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
16in
Tail Swing with Counterweight
58in
Vertical Wall
125in
Boom In Reach
117in
Maximum Blade Depth
24in
Maximum Dig Height
241in
Transport Height
95in
Stick Length
78in
Ground Clearance
12in
Swing Bearing - Height
27in
Width over Upper House
77in
O/A Undercarriage Length
102in
O/A Shipping Length
234in
Cab Height
100in
Maximum Reach
263in
Boom Swing - Left
29in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
53in
Boom Swing - Right
36in
Maximum Dump Clearance
182in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
257in

Sustainability

Recyclability
96%

Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration

Counterweight
551lb
Long Stick
97lb
Steel Tracks with Pads
827lb
Angle Blade
225lb
XTC Carriage (no tool)
141lb

Travel System

Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
5.1psi
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
5.7psi
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
6969lbf
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
12589lbf
Travel Speed - High
3.1mile/h
Travel Speed - Low
1.7mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
2.6gal (US)
Hydraulic System
27.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
14gal (US)
Engine Oil
2.1gal (US)
Fuel Tank
34.3gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Operating Pressure - Travel
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
24gal/min
Digging Force - Bucket
11578lbf
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553psi
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
9gal/min
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
6632lbf
Operating Pressure - Swing
3263psi
Digging Force - Stick - Long
5957lbf
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
40gal/min

Swing System

Boom Swing - Right
65 degrees
Boom Swing - Left
60 degrees
Machine Swing Speed
11r/min

Blade

Straight Blade Width
78in
Angle Blade Width
78in
Straight Blade Height
15.4in
Angle Blade Height
15.7in

Certification - Cab

Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997

Sound

Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
72dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
99dB(A)
Note
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Track Belt/Shoe Width
16in
Maximum Reach
248in
Stick Length
62in
Vertical Wall
107in
Swing Bearing - Height
27in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
241in
Maximum Blade Height
16in
Ground Clearance
12in
Boom In Reach
98in
Boom Swing - Right
36in
Transport Height
69in
Tail Swing with Counterweight
58in
Cab Height
100in
Width over Upper House
77in
Maximum Dump Clearance
170in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
53in
Boom Swing - Left
29in
O/A Undercarriage Length
102in
Maximum Dig Height
230in
Maximum Blade Depth
24in
O/A Track Width
78in
Dig Depth
146in
O/A Shipping Length
235in

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1287). The system contains 0.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes.

Standard Equipment:

  • Operator Environment – Cab And Canopy
    • Top Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I
    • ROPS ISO 12117-2:2008
    • Stick Steer Mode
    • Travel Cruise Control
    • Control Pattern Changer
    • Adjustable Wrist Rests
    • Molded Footrests
    • Removable, Washable Floor Mat
    • Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
    • Cat Key with Passcode Option
    • Hydraulic Lockout Controls
    • High Back, Suspension Seat
    • Retractable Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
    • Coat Hook
    • Cup Holder
    • Literature Holder
    • Mounting Bosses for Top and Front Guards
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • Cab and (left side) Boom Work Lights
    • Utility Space for Mobile Phone
    • Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
      – Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
      – Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
      – Performance and Machine Adjustments
      – Numeric Security Code
      – Multiple Languages
      – Camera Ready (IP68 & IP69K)
      – Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
  • Operator Environment – Cab Only
    • Operator Sound Pressure 72 dB(A) ISO 6396:2008
    • HVAC with Automatic Temperature Control
    • Integrated Lower Front Window
    • Assisted Front Window Overhead Storage
    • Rear Window Emergency Exit
    • LED Interior Light
    • 12V Power Socket
    • Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only)
    • Skylight
    • Jog dial interface
  • Undercarriage
    • Greased and Lubricated Track
    • Hydraulic Track Adjusters
    • Tie Down Eyes on Track Frame
    • Dozer Straight Blade
    • Dozer Float
    • Bolt-on, Reversible Wear Edge
    • Rubber Tracks
  • Boom, Stick And Linkages
    • One Piece Boom (3055 mm/120.3 in)
    • Standard Stick (1580 mm/62.2 in)
    • Front Shovel Capable – Pin-on/Manual Coupler/Hydraulic Coupler for Cat Tools
    • Thumb Ready
  • Electrical
    • 12 Volt Electrical System
    • 90 Ampere Alternator
    • 650 CCA Maintenance Free Battery
    • Battery Disconnect
    • Circuit Breaker
    • Ignition Key Stop Switch
    • Signaling/Warning Horn
    • Product Link Basic (regulations apply)
    • Travel Alarm
  • Other
    • Locks on External Enclosure Doors
    • Lockable Fuel Cap
    • Beacon Socket
    • Rear Reflectors

Optional Equipment:

  • Operator Environment – Cab And Canopy
    • Rain Visor
    • Next Generation Advanced Monitor (below are all included with Next Generation Advanced Monitor option)
      – Touch Screen
      – Site Reference System
      – High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 & IP69K)
      – Numeric Security Code
  • Operator Environment – Cab Only
    • Cab Heat Only
    • Air Suspension Heated Seat
  • Undercarriage
    • Angle Blade
    • Extra Tool Carrier (XTC)
    • Steel Tracks (450 mm/17.7 in wide)
    • Steel Track with Rubber Pads
  • Boom, Stick And Linkages
    • Long Stick (190 mm/78 in)
    • Attachments including Buckets, Augers and Hammers
    • 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
    • Boom Lowering Check Valve
    • Stick Lowering Check Valve
    • Certified Lifting Eye
  • Electrical
    • Product Link Elite (regulations apply)
    • Camera
    • Rotating Beacon
  • Guarding
    • Heavy Duty Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
    • Mesh Front Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level I
    • Overhead Cab Guard ISO 10262 1998 Level II
    • Polycarbonate Front Window EN356 P5A (Cab Only)
    • Track Guards
  • Other
    • Additional Counterweight
    • Water Jacket Heater
    • Refueling Pump

676 mm (27 in) Ripper

Shank Length
26.6 in
Weight
134 lb
Overall Length
32.4 in

H65s Hydraulic Hammer

Operating Weight - With Tool
859.8 lb
Energy Class
800.3 ft·lbf
Machine Class
5-9 Ton Mini Excavators, 216-299 Skid Steer/Compact Track Loaders, 415-444 Backhoe Loaders

B8s Silenced Hydraulic Hammer

Operating Weight - With Tool
758.4 lb
Energy Class
848.2 ft·lbf
Machine Class
6-9 Ton Mini Excavators, 216-299 Skid Steer/Compact Track Loaders, 415-444 Backhoe Loaders

B8 Non-Silenced Hydraulic Hammer

Operating Weight - With Tool
771 lb
Energy Class
848.2 ft·lbf
Machine Class
6-9 Ton Mini Excavators, 216-299 Skid Steer/Compact Track Loaders, 415-444 Backhoe Loaders

1312 mm (52 in) Pallet Fork Carriage

Height
21.7 in
Width
51.7 in
Weight
249.1 lb

HMF110 Flail Mower

Working Width
39.4 in
Required Hydraulics
Standard Flow
Overall Width
46.6 in

Tilting Dual Lock Pin Grabber Coupler For 5 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
255.7 lb
Overall Width
11.7 in
Length
22.6 in

S-40 Pin Grabber S Type Coupler With Secure Lock For 5-6 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
108 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
4409.2 lb
Width
11.1 in

S-40 Pin Grabber S Type Coupler For 5-6 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
105.8 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
4409.2 lb
Width
11.1 in

Hydraulic Dual Lock™ Pin Grabber Coupler For 5 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
169.8 lb
Width
10.7 in
Length
20.8 in

Manual Dual Lock™ Pin Grabber Coupler For 5 Ton Mini Excavators

Weight
123.5 lb
Width
11.7 in
Length
20.8 in

559 mm (22 in) 5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
21.8 in
Number of Wheels
4
Machine Class
5 Ton Mini Excavators

559 mm (22 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
21.8 in
Number of Wheels
4
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

406 mm (16 in) 5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
15.7 in
Number of Wheels
3
Machine Class
5 Ton Mini Excavators

406 mm (16 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
15.7 in
Number of Wheels
3
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

305 mm (12 in) 5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
10.7 in
Number of Wheels
2
Machine Class
5 Ton Mini Excavators

305 mm (12 in) 1-8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin Lock Compaction Wheel

Compaction Width
10.7 in
Number of Wheels
2
Machine Class
1-8 Ton Mini Excavators

PC35 Cold Planer

Working Width
13.8 in
Maximum Cutting Depth
4.7 in
Required Hydraulics
1st Auxiliary

2036 mm (80 in) Multi-Purpose Bucket With Bolt-On Cutting Edge And Spill Guard

Width
80.2 in
Capacity
0.52 yd³
Weight
1016 lb

320 mm (12 in) Nordic Trenching Bucket

Width
12.6 in
Capacity
4.2 ft³
Weight
213.8 lb

1300 mm (51 in) Nordic Grading Bucket

Width
51.2 in
Capacity
8.8 ft³
Weight
379.2 lb

1200 mm (47 in) Nordic Grading Bucket

Width
47.2 in
Capacity
7.4 ft³
Weight
383.6 lb

1200 mm (47 in) Nordic Grading Bucket

Width
47.2 in
Capacity
7.4 ft³
Weight
346.1 lb

620 mm (24 in) Nordic Digging Bucket

Width
24.4 in
Capacity
8.5 ft³
Weight
354.9 lb

914 mm (36 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
36 in
Capacity
10.6 ft³
Weight
368.2 lb

762 mm (30 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
30 in
Capacity
8.5 ft³
Weight
321.9 lb

508 mm (20 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
20 in
Capacity
5.1 ft³
Weight
240.3 lb

619 mm (24 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
24.4 in
Capacity
6.4 ft³
Weight
271.2 lb

457 mm (18 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
18 in
Capacity
4.4 ft³
Weight
227.1 lb

406 mm (16 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
16 in
Capacity
3.7 ft³
Weight
205 lb

305 mm (12 in) Heavy Duty Capacity Bucket

Width
12 in
Capacity
2.9 ft³
Weight
185.2 lb

914 mm (36 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
36 in
Capacity
7.8 ft³
Weight
321.9 lb

762 mm (30 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
30 in
Capacity
6.1 ft³
Weight
280 lb

619 mm (24 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
24.4 in
Capacity
4.6 ft³
Weight
233.7 lb

508 mm (20 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
20 in
Capacity
3.6 ft³
Weight
207.2 lb

457 mm (18 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
18 in
Capacity
3.1 ft³
Weight
194 lb

406 mm (16 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
16 in
Capacity
2.7 ft³
Weight
174.2 lb

305 mm (12 in) Heavy Duty Bucket

Width
12 in
Capacity
2.1 ft³
Weight
156.5 lb

1500 mm (59 in) Grading Bucket

Width
59.1 in
Capacity
11.6 ft³
Weight
491.4 lb

1200 mm (47 in) Grading Bucket

Width
47.2 in
Capacity
9.2 ft³
Weight
410.5 lb

1600 mm (63 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
63 in
Capacity
9.9 ft³
Weight
306.7 lb

1300 mm (51 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
51.2 in
Capacity
7.8 ft³
Weight
260.6 lb

1000 mm (39 in) Ditch Cleaning Bucket

Width
39.4 in
Capacity
6 ft³
Weight
258.6 lb

A68 Auger

Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5034.6 lb/ft
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On

A41 Auger

Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
3038.8 lb/ft
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Single Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On

5 – 7 Ton Excavator Class Skid Steer Coupler Adapter

Weight
262.3 lb
Width
44.3 in
Overall Length
18.7 in

S308 Mobile Scrap & Demolition Shear

Tip Force
43.3 Sh Ton
Rotation
360 Degrees
Jaw Opening
9.4 in

356 mm (14 in) 8 Teeth/2 Tine Utility Thumb for 5 Ton Mini Excavators

Length
35.7 in
Stored Height
13.1 in
Overall Width
14 in

Specifications

Standard/Optional Features

Attachments