2020 Caterpillar 305.5E Amphibious Tree-Cutting Excavator
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Model | 305.5E |
| Serial Number | CR508702 |
| Hours | 280 |
| Undercarriage | Wetland Equipment Amphibious Undercarriage |
| Attachment | Dennis Cimaf 065 Cutter |
| Engine | Cat C3.4B Industrial Diesel Engine |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Rated Power Range | 60–74.3 HP |
| Rated Speed | 2,200–2,500 RPM |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Aftertreatment | Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) |
| DEF Required | No |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | 35 GPM |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure | 5,000 PSI |
| Auxiliary System | Dedicated auxiliary engine/pump |
| Undercarriage Configuration | Recessed track undercarriage pontoon |
| Terrain Capability | Solid ground, wetlands, swamps, marshes and lowlands |
| Water Capability | Designed to float across waterways |
| Cutter Type | Rotary/drum-cutting attachment |
| Heavy-Duty Operation | 10–20 hours per day |
| Duty Cycle | Up to 6 days per week |
| Amphibious Manufacturer | Wetland Equipment Company, Thibodaux, LA |
| Cat Dealer | Louisiana Cat |
| Price | $210,000 FOB Houston |
Overview
This 2020 Cat 305.5E Amphibious Tree-Cutting Excavator pairs a Wetland Equipment Company amphibious undercarriage with a Dennis Cimaf 065 cutter, making it a purpose-built machine for vegetation and tree clearing in terrain conventional equipment cannot reach. The recessed-track pontoon undercarriage works on solid ground, wetlands, swamps, marshes and lowlands, and is designed to float across waterways.
Power comes from a Cat C3.4B industrial diesel engine rated 60–74.3 HP at 2,200–2,500 RPM, meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final with a diesel particulate filter and no DEF required. The engine uses a high-pressure common rail fuel system, waste-gated turbocharger and closed-circuit breathing system, optimized for high power and torque with low fuel consumption over long-duration industrial operation.
A dedicated auxiliary engine and pump deliver 35 GPM at 5,000 PSI to the cutter, so full hydraulic power reaches the attachment without robbing the boom or stick. The package is built for heavy-duty operation of 10–20 hours per day, up to six days per week, across utility, construction, landscaping, pipeline, infrastructure and site preparation work.
Amphibious conversion by Wetland Equipment Company of Thibodaux, Louisiana; Cat dealer support through Louisiana Cat. Offered at $210,000 FOB Houston.
Features
- ▸Cat C3.4B industrial diesel — U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
- ▸60–74.3 HP at 2,200–2,500 RPM
- ▸Dedicated auxiliary engine/pump — 35 GPM @ 5,000 PSI
- ▸Dennis Cimaf 065 rotary/drum cutting attachment
- ▸Wetland Equipment amphibious recessed-track pontoon undercarriage
- ▸Floats across waterways; works marsh, swamp and lowland terrain
- ▸Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) — no DEF required
- ▸High-pressure common rail fuel system with waste-gated turbocharger
- ▸Rated for 10–20 hour days, up to 6 days per week
- ▸Only 280 original machine hours
Ideal Applications
- ▸Tree, Brush & Heavy Overgrowth Removal
- ▸Utility & Pipeline Right-of-Way Clearing
- ▸Wetland & Environmental Vegetation Management
- ▸Construction Site Preparation
- ▸Infrastructure Corridor Maintenance
- ▸Landscaping & Land Clearing
- ▸Roadside & Municipal Vegetation Control
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