Common questions

What was the problem with my Cat 305?

What was the problem with my Cat 305?

Tried key again and the same thing, kept trying the key, sometimes when key on the lights would come on, then others nothing at all when key is on.

What does the 305e2 CR mini excavator do?

The Cat® 305E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers high performance, durability and versatility in a compact design to help you work in a variety of applications. The durable hoods and frame and the compact radius design of the 305E2 let you work comfortably and confidently in confined areas.

Where is the ground cable on a cat 305?

G..G..G..Granville………..!! Sounds to me like the first place you should look is the battery ground cable, after that the engine ground cable, plus the ground cables that run to and from the master switch. After that all the “Hot” positive cables between the battery and the starter motor.

How many horsepower does a caterpillar mini excavator have?

Engine Net Power 40.2 HP 30 kW Engine Model Cat C2.4 Cat C2.4 Net Power – 2,200 rpm – ISO 9249/EEC 80/ 40.2 HP 30 kW Note The Cat C2.4 meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Displacement 146 in³ 2.4 l

Tried key again and the same thing, kept trying the key, sometimes when key on the lights would come on, then others nothing at all when key is on.

What to do if your ignition key won’t turn?

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Sometimes the ignition key won’t turn or rotate. If that happens the vehicle won’t start, the steering wheel won’t turn and it won’t shift into gear. On a late 90’s or early 2000 GM vehicle this is the way to get it apart so you can replace the tumbler. Loading…

What was the problem with my excavator this morning?

Started the excavator this morning to move it 50 feet out of the way, started fine, shut it off, about a hour later came back and tried to move it and when turning the key on it would beep, fuel needle moves, dash lights came on which is all normal but when I hit they key everything goes out and starter doesn’t engage or make any noise.

G..G..G..Granville………..!! Sounds to me like the first place you should look is the battery ground cable, after that the engine ground cable, plus the ground cables that run to and from the master switch. After that all the “Hot” positive cables between the battery and the starter motor.

Why is the ignition dead on my Cat 305?

A couple times when the key in off position I could hear a buzzing coming from under the seat by the hour meter, turn key on and the buzz would quit, or when it was buzzing with key off it would quit on its own after 5 seconds or so. Now key in the on position is totally dead and in the off position there is no noises either.

Why is my cat 305 CR not working?

DO NOT under any circumstances use the “quick replacement” battery terminals that clamp to the cables with a couple of bolts. I ran into similar problems with an 1840 that I have. The positive post was worn to the point that it would not charge.

Started the excavator this morning to move it 50 feet out of the way, started fine, shut it off, about a hour later came back and tried to move it and when turning the key on it would beep, fuel needle moves, dash lights came on which is all normal but when I hit they key everything goes out and starter doesn’t engage or make any noise.

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Ruth Doyle