Cat® E Series Mini Excavators Overview

[@henryhenry3832]

I do like how they made the unit fit around the Kabota engine properly, i was able to do an In-frame on a 305e without removing the cab.

[@74VDC]

The basis for my claim was fairly well stated I think. I'm a locomotive electrical tech and everytime a bunch of electronic computerized stuff is incorporated it usually spells long term trouble. Initially everyone is awe struck, until the reality of long term reliability is realized. I think this is especially true of equipment like this that is subject to less than favorable operating conditions i.e. heat, cold, mud, water, banging/vibration etc. Again, I said "just mho".

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

AGREED! Fancy tech costs US all $$$$$$$!!

[@Rprecision]

I have a 305.5e2cr, does the compass display when glow plugs are activated? In cold weather I have never seen a indicator, it has them I can see them in the head.

[@catconstructiontrade]

Great question! On the E2 range of machines, the glow plugs are automated and no indication is given in the COMPASS monitor. - Maria

[@andersondias4767]

What year did the E series start? Will a 2010 be equipped with the Compass system?

[@montypearson2454]

the thumb and bucket are not good for brush piling as u have to curl the bucket to meet the thumb and you pick up dirt with your brush. i operate a 305.5 have used better engineering

[@joeglithero6945]

Where is the back up beeper located on these machines?

[@catconstructiontrade]

Hi Joe! It depends on the size of your machine, but the travel alarms are mainly located under the front skirt. - Elvitz

[@faronf2006]

Does the D or E series come equipped with optional air conditioning ?

[@MinecraftSlimePvp]

We have one of the cat minis, they perform excellent but the buckets are to small might as well use a shovel and barrow

[@jerytherew1]

I have a 304 e with the front blade that adjusts side to side. that function stopped working,do you know how I can fix it.

[@davidg9167]

I just bought a new 304E CR - yeah, amazing I am commenting on the machine and actually own one too! ;) COMPASS is the best thing since sliced bread in making sure your machine isn't used by a job site yo-yo with a CAT key or stolen. It was the first thing I enabled. LocoGuy, computers have been onboard heavy equipment for a loooong time. CAT needs to do a better job in translating those Mitsubishi manuals from Japanese to English so it's easier to order parts for the machine. You think they would have been 100% on that before they started selling them in the US, oh well, there is always next time.

[@Petertutinski]

No foot pedals? How does travel work?

[@ramosel]

Where are these units made?

[@gerardocandelas-1161]

Love it thanks for the info

[@jeffcoldon1496]

I have one 305.5 advice they have a shitty thumb I bent mine popped it off in the first 10 hrs and it got bent. cat told me its my fault. they have a shitty mounting system that they have for the thumb is my fault under pressure it expanded ripped off the cotterpins and bent so that's my fault I used bolts now it fits like shit the and got bent also the thumb is junk for what it cost cat knows about this problem I not the first

[@bennyrlove]

made where?

[@johnlynch2615]

Benny ofAtlanta Akashi, Japan. The best excavator plant in the world.

[@73h73373r357]

How they got away with combining three different songs into one in the beginning i will never know.

[@73h73373r357]

I got three songs out of it: Stevie Nicks: One Winged Dove Survivor: Eye of the Tiger And a third one that I recognize (the lead guitar track), but I can't quite put my tongue on it

[@railroadman57]

Awesome video !! keep up the great work Cat !!

[@Bill37nj]

need a extendahoe on those

[@ringbolt9]

totally agree. The cost in down time, parts and repair labor as these units age will out weigh any slight benefit they offer new, imagine getting in the thng one morning and your password doesnt work? K.I.S.S.

[@chechnya]

You're basing your claim on what? No experience?

[@74VDC]

I'm not an owner or operator, only a guy who has watched the older models in action. This looks "to me" to be alot of uneccesary computerized bs that undoubtedly yields somewhat better results...WHEN IT WORKS. For alot of owners and in fact, perhaps most this software driven stuff will be more of a headache than it's worth. The high volume guys who are replacing their machines every few years will get their money's worth. The buyer of their used machine will get hosed. Just mho.

[@ootsam]

In the opening scene with the 304 loading the dump truck you have foam in that 36" bucket you dirty ##@&ers.

[@bigyukonone]

COMPASS thats whats up!

[@jonelliott4120]

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[@isarakasa9222]

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[@patrickwilliams6262]

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