Cat 305 CR vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The Cat 305 CR is the heavier machine, at 5.7 t against 4.8 t, and the XCMG XE45U Pro has more power (29.7 kW against 27.2 kW).

The Cat 305 CR is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, turns tighter. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 305 CR and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 305 CR	XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight	5,695 kg	4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better	27.2 kW	29.7 kW+9%
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.42 m+2%	3.342 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	5.755 m+1%	5.715 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.7 m	4.052 m+10%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	49 kN+29%	38 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	133 L/min+1%	132 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	63 L	65 L+3%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	1.095 m+10%	1.215 m
Overall length	5.305 m	5.25 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(95)

FigureCat 305 CR XCMG XE45U Pro

Dimensions

Tail swing radius1.095 mTail swing without counterweight1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight

Tail swing radius, with counterweight1.2 mNot published

Max blade height0.4 mBlade raised, above groundNot published

Max blade depth0.65 mBlade lowered, below groundNot published

Overall height (to top of boom)1.82 mNot published

Overall height (to top of boom), long stick1.895 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.55 mOverall shipping heightNot published

Swing bearing height0.619 mNot published

Track length2.585 mOverall undercarriage length2.249 m

Overall length5.305 m5.25 m

Overall length, long stick5.34 mNot published

Shoe width0.4 mTrack belt/shoe width0.35 m

Width of crawler1.98 mTrack widthNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.335 mGround clearance0.291 m

Overall widthNot published1.85 m

Overall heightNot published2.535 m

Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m

Track length on groundNot published1.8 m

Track gaugeNot published1.5 m

Performance

Max digging depth3.42 m3.342 m

Max digging depth, long stick3.67 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth2.335 mVertical wall, standard stick2.68 m

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stick2.56 mNot published

Max reach at ground level5.59 mNot published

Max reach at ground level, long stick5.835 mNot published

Max digging reach5.755 mMaximum reach, standard stick5.715 m

Max digging reach, long stick5.99 mNot published

Max digging height5.215 m5.479 m

Max digging height, long stick5.355 mNot published

Max dumping height3.7 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick4.052 m

Max dumping height, long stick3.845 mNot published

Boom-in reach2.57 mBoom in reach, standard stickNot published

Boom-in reach, long stick2.58 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.865 mBoom swing right (plan view)Not published

Boom swing offset, left0.615 mBoom swing left (plan view)Not published

Boom swing, left72°Not published

Boom swing, right50°Not published

Bucket digging force49 kN38 kNISO

Arm digging force28 kNStick digging force, standard stick22 kNISO

Arm digging force, long stick25 kNStick digging force, long stickNot published

Swing speed9.0 rpmMachine swing speedNot published

Min front swing radiusNot published2.28 m

Max dozer lifting heightNot published0.417 m

Max dozer cutting depthNot published0.513 m

Bucket capacityNot published0.11 m³Standard bucket

Top speedNot published5 km/hHigh range; low range 2.6 km/h

Traction forceNot published42 kN

GradeabilityNot published30 deg / 58%

Weight

Operating weight5,695 kg4,800 kg

Operating weight, cab (minimum)5,035 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)4,936 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)5,596 kgNot published

Weight increase, counterweight242 kgNot published

Weight increase, long stick34 kgNot published

Weight increase, steel tracks with pads375 kgNot published

Weight increase, angle blade92 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelCat C1.7 TurboKubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder

EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 (equivalent to EU Stage IIIA)Not published

Net power27.2 kW (36.5 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm29.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm

Gross power29 kW (38.9 hp)SAE J1995:2014, at 2,400 rpmNot published

Bore84 mmNot published

Stroke100 mmNot published

Displacement1.7 LNot published

Max torqueNot published151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow133 L/min132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity

Max pressure265 barOperating pressure, equipment240 barMain system

Operating pressure, travel265 barNot published

Operating pressure, swing200 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary80 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondary28 L/minNot published

Auxiliary flowNot published90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate

Travel

Travel speed (high)4.5 km/hNot published

Travel speed (low)2.8 km/hNot published

Max traction force, high speed25 kNNot published

Max traction force, low speed51 kNNot published

Ground pressure, minimum weight26.9 kPaNot published

Ground pressure, maximum weight31.8 kPaNot published

Gradeability (maximum)30°Not published

Blade

Blade width1.98 mStraight bladeNot published

Blade height0.415 mStraight bladeNot published

Blade width, angle blade1.98 mNot published

Blade height, angle blade0.4 mNot published

Blade angle, left / right25°Angle blade, each sideNot published

Boom and stick

Stick length1.351 mNot published

Stick length, long stick1.601 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank63 L65 L

Cooling system11 LNot published

Engine oil6 LNot published

Hydraulic tank60 L36 L

Hydraulic system75 LNot published

Final drive (each)1 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursor 6 monthsNot published

Hydraulic oil2,000 hoursNot published

Final drive oil2,000 hoursor 12 monthsNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursor 72 monthsNot published

Sources: Cat 305 CR Mini Excavator small Specalog AEHQ8406 (05-2022) · XCMG XE45U brochure, Technical Specifications p.2 (v4.11-2025-01, XCMG North America)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 305 CRXCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 305 CR vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the Cat 305 CR is the biggest at 5.7 t, then the XCMG XE45U Pro at 4.8 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Cat 305 CR 27.2 kW (36.5 hp), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 9% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Cat 305 CR: Cat 305 CR 3.42 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 2% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Cat 305 CR: Cat 305 CR 5.755 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 5.715 m (max digging reach), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Cat 305 CR 63 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 3% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 305 CR or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Cat 305 CR: Cat 305 CR 1.095 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.215 m (tail swing radius), a 10% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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