Caterpillar 302.7 CR, Cat 303 CR, and Cat 303.5 CR mini excavators are built on the company’s Next Generation platform and replace existing models 302.7D, 303E, and 303.5E2. Operating weights are in ...

The “CR” stands for Compact Radius, meaning the excavator’s rear overhang is reduced for better maneuverability in tight spaces. “Next Generation” indicates Caterpillar’s updated design with improved ...

Caterpillar downsized the engine in its 3.5-tonne 303.5E2 mini excavator to 23.5 hp to cut the machine’s emissions-compliance cost, and upgraded to an electronically controlled hydraulic pump to match ...

A software updated on the Cat 303.5 CR mini excavator is designed to improve transient speeds by up to 25%. Top speed remains the same, according to Caterpillar, but the excavator reaches it more ...

Caterpillar has launched four new compact excavator models onto the European market. At an online event, three new CR models were introduced, ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 tonnes, as well as an 8 tonne 308 ...