Construction / Mini Excavators / Caterpillar / 305CR
The Caterpillar 305CR measures 17 ft 7 in long, 6 ft 6 in wide and 8 ft 6 in high at 11,000 lbs (5.36 m × 1.98 m × 2.59 m, 4,990 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.
Machine dimensions
✎ Edit dimensionsL 17 ft 7 in · 5.36 mW 6 ft 6 in · 1.98 mH 8 ft 6 in · 2.59 mWt 11,000 lbs · 4,990 kg
Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.
Before you book: what shippers ask
What trailer does a Caterpillar 305CR need?
Hotshot or gooseneck, Flatbed, Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 8 ft 6 in tall the machine sits at 10 ft 0 in on an RGN deck and 13 ft 6 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.
Does a Caterpillar 305CR need oversize permits?
No. At 6 ft 6 in travel width and 11,000 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.
Can a Caterpillar 305CR be loaded without a crane?
Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.
How should I prepare a Caterpillar 305CR for pickup?
Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.
What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 305CR?
Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.
How this mini excavator ships
Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.
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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.
