Used Caterpillar 306 CR Year 2020
Caterpillar 306 CR mini excavator, built in 2020 – compact excavator with hydraulic quick-change coupler and 3 buckets
The Caterpillar 306 CR is a powerful 6-tonne mini-excavator with a short rear swing radius, ideal for confined construction sites, courtyards, and urban and utility trench works. The unit on offer was manufactured in 2020, has clocked up around 4,200 operating hours and comes ready for use with a hydraulic quick-change coupler and three buckets. The Cat C2.4 turbo engine delivers 41.7 kW, whilst the operating weight ranges from approximately 6.4 to 7.2 tonnes, depending on the specification. Thanks to its compact swing radius, load-sensing hydraulics and quick-change coupler, the machine is versatile for excavation, backfilling, levelling and the use of attachments.
Technical specifications – Caterpillar 306 CR
| Model | Caterpillar 306 CR mini excavator |
|---|---|
| Year of manufacture | 2020 |
| Operating hours | approx. 4,200 h |
| Engine | Cat C2.4 Turbo |
| Net power | 41.7 kW (55.9 PS) at 2,200 rpm |
| Gross power | 43.2 kW (ISO 14396) |
| Engine capacity | 2.43 l |
| Emissions standard | EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Operating weight | approx. 6,410–7,150 kg (depending on cab, tracks and equipment) |
| Digging depth | approx. 3,710 mm (standard arm) / approx. 4,110 mm (long arm) |
| Maximum reach | approx. 6,295–6,685 mm |
| Maximum dumping height | approx. 5,835–6,130 mm |
| Rear swing radius | approx. 1,350–1,475 mm (CR = Compact Radius) |
| Total track width | approx. 1,980 mm |
| Transport dimensions (L×W×H) | approx. 5,975 × 1,980 × 2,545 mm |
| Travel speed | 2.8 / 5.0 km/h |
| Fuel tank | 130 litres |
| Hydraulics | Load-sensing with variable displacement pump |
| Pump flow rate | approx. 151–173 l/min |
| Primary auxiliary hydraulics | approx. 90 l/min / 245 bar |
| Bucket digging force | 51.5 kN |
| Digging force, arm | 29.5 kN (standard) / 26.5 kN (long) |
Equipment supplied with this machine
- Hydraulic quick-change coupler
- 3 buckets included
- Compact CR rear end for working against walls and in confined spaces
Applications – What sort of work is the Cat 306 CR used for?
The 306 CR is an all-round compact excavator for medium-sized earthworks where power and manoeuvrability are required:
- Excavation of foundations, trenches and utility trenches
- Sewer and civil engineering works in narrow streets and courtyards
- Gardening and landscaping, paving and path works
- Demolition of light structures and material handling
- Levelling and backfilling with a dozer blade
- Operating attachments via a hydraulic quick-change coupler (hammer, grapple, drill)
- Urban construction sites where a short rear swing radius prevents damage to building façades
For which companies is the Caterpillar 306 CR of particular interest?
- Civil engineering and sewerage contractors
- Building construction and structural work firms
- Gardening and landscaping firms
- Road and paving contractors
- Demolition and refurbishment firms
- Local authority building yards and municipal utilities
- Compact excavator hire companies
The key benefits at a glance
- Short rear swing radius – safe manoeuvring alongside walls, fences and in tight courtyards
- Powerful 6-tonne class with a 41.7 kW Cat turbo engine
- Hydraulic quick-coupler for rapid tool changes
- Three buckets included – ready for immediate use
- Load-sensing hydraulics with ample additional power for hammers and attachments
- Large digging depth of over 4 m (long arm)
- Tried-and-tested Cat technology, good spare parts availability
- Built in 2020 with a modest 4,200 operating hours
Location: OCCAMAT, Corcelles-en-Beaujolais (France). Price on enquiry – viewings by arrangement, transport can be organised throughout Europe.
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