Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 305 CR vs SANY SY50U
The Caterpillar 305 CR and SANY SY50U are almost identical in operating weight (about 5,326 and 5,310 kg).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and SANY in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 5,326 kg (11,700 lb) | 5,310 kg (11,700 lb) |
| Engine power | 34 kW (46 hp) | 34 kW (46 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 33.6 kW (45 hp) at 2,400 rpm | — |
| Max. dig depth | 3.42–3.67 m (11 ft 3 in–12 ft), by stick | 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 5.59–5.83 m (18 ft 4 in–19 ft 2 in) | 5.74 m (18 ft 10 in) |
| Track width | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Tail swing | 1.09–1.20 m (43.1–47.2 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C1.7 Turbo, 1.7 L | Yanmar 4TNV86CT, four cylinders, turbo |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | 36.1 kW (48.4 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Max. dig height | 5.35 m (17 ft 7 in) | — |
| Max. dump clearance | 3.85 m (12 ft 7 in) | — |
| Vertical wall dig depth | 2.56 m (8 ft 5 in) | 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Shipping length | 5.34 m (17 ft 6 in) | — |
| Shipping height | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) | — |
| Undercarriage length | 2.58 m (8 ft 6 in) | — |
| Rubber track width | 400 mm (15.7 in) | — |
| Ground clearance | 335 mm (13.2 in) | — |
| Blade height / depth | 386 / 594 mm (15.2 / 23.4 in) | — |
| Factory options | Laser catcher ready, 3rd auxiliary circuit, refuelling pump (per Cat) | — |
| Engine power | — | 33.7 kW (45.2 hp) net / 35.5 kW (47.6 hp) gross at 2,400 rpm |
| Bucket breakout force (ISO) | — | 36.8 kN (8,273 lbf) |
| Stick digging force (ISO) | — | 25.0 kN (5,620 lbf) |
| System | — | Load sensing |
| Max. flow | — | 144 L/min (38 US gal/min) at 27.5 MPa (3,989 psi) |
| Auxiliary flow | — | 80 L/min (21.1 US gal/min) |
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| Full 305 CR review | Full SY50U review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.