302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Overview of the 302.5C
Engineered Durability
The heavy-duty structures and clean lines of the Cat 302.5C ensure long life and reduce maintenance costs in tough, demanding applications.
Specification Summary
- Engine Model
- Mitsubishi S3L2 NA Diesel
- Net Power
- 24.9 hp
- Operating weight
- 6052 lb
- Operating weight with cab
- 6283 lb
302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Engine
Engine Model: Mitsubishi S3L2 NA DieselNet Power: 24.9 hp
Gross Power: 26.7 hp
Weights
Operating weight: 6052 lbOperating weight with cab: 6283 lb
Dimensions
Max digging depth - standard stick: 8.66 ftMax reach ground level - standard stick: 14.91 ft
Height over cab: 7.55 ft
Length to Center of Rollers: 14.91 ft
Max cutting height - long stick: 14.86 ft
Max cutting height - standard stick: 14.29 ft
Max digging depth - long stick: 16.17 ft
Max dump height - long stick: 10.76 ft
Max dump height - standard stick: 10.2 ft
Max horizontal reach - long stick: 10.76 ft
Max horizontal reach - standard stick: 10.2 ft
Max vertical dig depth - standard stick: 6.3 ft
Shipping Height: 7.55 ft
Shipping length: 14.8 ft
Swing radius - rear: 4.2 ft
Track gauge: 3.77 ft
Track shoe width: 0.98 ft
Transport Width: 4.76 ft
Width over track: 4.76 ft
Engine Dimensions
Bore: 3.1 inStroke: 3.6 in
Displacement: 80.4 in3
Weight
N/ATravel System
Gradeability (max) – high: 30 DegreesMax traction force - high speed: 2788 lb
Max traction force - low speed: 5305 lb
Travel speed – high: 3.1 mph
Travel speed – low: 1.6 mph
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure – Equipment: 3205 psiDigging forces - stick (standard): 3439.58 lb
Digging force - stick (long): 2945 lb
Digging force - bucket: 5440.38 lb
Digging force – stick (standard): 3440 lb
Digging force - Stick, long: 2945 lb
Digging force – bucket: 5440 lb
Operating Pressure – Travel: 3205 psi
Operating Pressure – Swing: 2524 psi
Auxiliary circuits - primary - at 174 bar: 16.9 gal/min
Auxiliary circuits - secondary - at 174 bar: 3.8 gal/min
Pump - gear (dual) (swing, pilot): 4.9 gal/min
Pump - piston (tandem): 8.2 gal/min
Swing System
Type: Hydraulic motor-drivenMachine swing speed: 9.5 RPM
Boom swing - left (without stop): 90 Degrees
Boom swing - left (with stop): 54 Degrees
Boom Swing - right: 48 Degrees
Sound Levels
Canopy: 81 dB(A)Cab: 81 dB(A)
Electrical System
N/ABlade
Width: 57.1 inHeight: 12.6 in
Dig Depth: 16.5 in
Lift Height: 11.2 in
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling system: 1.2 galEngine oil: 1.7 gal
Hydraulic tank: 9.5 gal
Fuel tank: 10 gal
Hydraulic system: 13.2 gal
Track
N/AMSC Comments
MSC Spec Date: 8/05Drive
N/A302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Comfort and Ease of Operation
The spacious cab and easy operating controls are designed for comfort and productivity.
Operator Station
The large, spacious cab offers superior leg room, air circulation and an expansive viewing area, with flat glass throughout, for easy and inexpensive replacement.
Suspension Seat and Wrist Supports
A suspension seat is standard and coupled with adjustable wrist supports, help increase operator comfort and reduce fatigue.
Low Effort Controls
Ergonomic, low effort controls offer greater operator comfort for increased productivity. Dozer lever mounted, two-speed travel control provides easy operation and increases foot room.
Line of Sight Instrumentation
The operator has a clear view of the machine's monitoring system, ensuring fuel level, water temperature and warning lights are easily seen.
Lever Mounted Auxiliary and Boom Swing Controls
Moving the auxiliary boom swing functions from the cab floor enhances machine control and increases operator foot space.
Optional Air Conditioning or Fan and Sun Visor
Operator comfort can be further enhanced with the optional air conditioning or fan and sun visor packages.
Performance and Versatility
A wide range of buckets and hydraulically powered work tools optimize machine performance.
Digging Forces and Cycle Times
High digging forces and fast cycle times ensure that the Cat C-Series Mini Excavators deliver the productivity that customers demand.
Stick Options
A choice of standard or long stick enables matching of machine to application.
Bucket Angle
High rotation bucket angle combines good spoil retention and flat back trench characteristics.
Long Reach Dozer Blade
The long reach dozer blade assists with effective site clean-up.
Dozer Blade Float Function
The dozer float enables easy ground leveling for landscaping and finishing applications, as well as more efficient clean-up.
Work Tools
Caterpillar offers a wide range of work tools to increase the machine's versatility. The work tools are designed to optimize performance and deliver excellent value through high productivity and long life. Work tools include:
- Augers
- Buckets - digging, ditch cleaning, tilt ditch
- Hydraulic hammers
Auxiliary Lines and Connectors
The auxiliary lines and connectors are fitted as standard, meaning the Cat 302.5C comes ready to work, enabling both hammer (one-way) and auger (two-way) tool operation.
Mechanical Quick Coupler
The Cat Quick Coupler makes frequent tool changes fast and easy. Compatible with all Cat Mini Hydraulic Work Tools, it features a strong, lightweight, low profile design with no debris traps for years of secure work tool changes.
Low Operating Costs
Downtime is kept to a minimum with easy access to convenient daily check points.
Front Linkage
Protected front linkage lines are routed above the boom and stick so the sides are clean to help reduce damage and downtime.
Service Access
Large, swing-out rear doors allow access to major components and service points within the engine enclosure, including:
- Air filter
- Engine oil check and fill
- Engine oil filter element
- Radiator reservoir tank, check and fill
- Vertically-mounted, spin-on fuel filter/water separator
- Windshield washer fluid tank
Lift Up Side Cover
Access to the implement valve and hydraulic tank is convenient through a lift up side cover.
Sight Gauge
A hydraulic oil sight gauge makes fluid level checks fast and easy.
S·O·SSM Valve
The S·O·S oil sampling valve allows easy sampling of hydraulic fluid for preventive maintenance.
500-Hour Oil Change
The 500-hour oil and filter change period helps keep operating costs down.
Customer Support
Industry-leading customer support is provided by the Cat dealer network.
Selection
Make detailed comparisons of the machines under consideration before you purchase. Your Cat dealer can give you precise answers to your questions, as well as estimate component life, preventive maintenance cost and the true cost of lost production.
Purchase
Look past initial price. Consider the flexible financing options available, as well as day-to-day operating costs. Look at dealer services that can be included in the cost of the machine to yield lower equipment owning and operating costs over the long haul. Your Cat dealer can provide a package to meet your needs.
Operation
Improving operating techniques can boost your profits. Your Cat dealer has training literature, video tapes, classes and other ideas to help increase your productivity.
Equipment Maintenance Services
More and more equipment buyers are planning for effective maintenance before buying. Choose from your dealer's wide range of maintenance services at the time you purchase your new machine. Repair option programs guarantee the cost of repairs up front. Services that help optimize machine performance include:
- Customer Support Agreements
- S·O·SSM and Coolant Sampling and Technical Analysis
- Maintenance contracts
- Scheduled technical inspections
Unmatched Product Support
You will find nearly all parts at our dealer parts counter. Cat dealers use a world-wide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize machine downtime. Save money with genuine Cat Remanufactured parts. You receive the same warranty and reliability as new products at a cost savings of 40-70 percent.
302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Standard Equipment
- Alternator
- Auxiliary control switch, joystick-mounted (on/off)
- Auxiliary lines circuit valve and controls
- Auxiliary lines - one-way (hammer), two-way (auger) to the stick
- Battery, maintenance-free
- Boom cylinder guard
- Boom swing control, joystick-mounted
- Canopy with FOPS per ISO 10262 (Level I) and TOPS per ISO 12117
- Coat hook
- Cup holder
- Dozer blade with float function
- Floor mat
- Gauges or indicators for:
- Horn
- Hydraulic oil cooler
- Linkage pin joints, low-maintenance
- Mobile phone holder and power socket
- Parking brake, swing, automatic
- Rubber tracks, 300 mm (1 ft)
- Seatbelt, 50 mm (2 in)
- Seat, suspension, vinyl covered
- Stick, standard
- Storage box, lockable
- Tank cover, lockable
- Travel alarm
- Travel pedals
- Two-speed travel
- Work light, cab mounted
- Wristrests, adjustable
