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color: #ffffff !important; }\n.bhe-attach-cta-band p { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }\n@media (max-width: 900px) { .bhe-attach-hero, .bhe-attach-grid-2, .bhe-attach-grid-3, .bhe-attach-cta-band { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } .bhe-attach-hero-copy, .bhe-attach-card, .bhe-attach-seo-box, .bhe-attach-cta-band { padding: 24px !important; } .bhe-attach-cta-band { align-items: start !important; } }\n@media (max-width: 520px) { .bhe-attach-page { padding: 28px 0 !important; } .bhe-attach-inner { padding: 0 14px !important; } .bhe-attach-hero h1, .bhe-attach-hero h2 { font-size: 32px !important; } .bhe-attach-btn { width: 100% !important; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-page\" id=\"bhe-cat-305cr-compatible-attachments\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-inner\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-hero\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-hero-copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-eyebrow\"\u003eEquipment Compatibility Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch1\u003eCat 305CR Compatible Attachments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The Cat 305 CR is a ~5 ton class mini excavator that delivers big performance in a compact radius design. Powered by a Cat C1.7 Turbo engine producing 45 net horsepower, this machine combines strong lift and dig performance with a tight tail swing that lets you access and work in the tightest areas. The 305CR features Stick Steer travel mode, Ease of Use technology with Indicate and E-Fence, and a Next Generation LCD monitor for intuitive operation across construction, utility, and landscaping applications.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Attachment fitment for the Cat 305 CR should be checked against the machine's carrier weight, hydraulic flow from the load-sensing variable displacement pump, auxiliary circuit setup, pin dimensions, coupler style, mounting bracket, and the type of material being handled or broken. BHE Attachments can help review these details before quoting or installing an attachment.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n          \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Compatible%20Attachment%20Quote%20Request\"\u003e Request Attachment Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-green\" href=\"tel:18007235460\"\u003e Call (800) 723-5460 \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003caside class=\"bhe-attach-hero-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-stat-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-stat\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003e~5 ton class mini excavator with compact radius design, Stick Steer mode, and Ease of Use technology for tight-space applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-stat\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Match Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eHydraulic breakers, hammers, digging buckets, grading buckets, couplers, thumbs, and angle blades for compact construction work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-stat\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFitment Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eConfirm hydraulic flow, pressure, pin size, coupler setup, bracket, and application before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/aside\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-section-header\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eCat 305CR Attachment Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The attachment categories below are organized for the Cat 305 CR carrier class. Final compatibility should be confirmed using the exact machine configuration, hydraulic setup, mounting dimensions, coupler style, and job application.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-grid-3\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card bhe-attach-product-card bhe-attach-card-accent\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-label\"\u003eBreakers \u0026amp; Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eHydraulic Breakers for Concrete, Rock \u0026amp; Asphalt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Hydraulic breakers and hammers are a key attachment match for the Cat 305 CR when the job requires concrete breaking, rock breaking, asphalt removal, trenching through hard material, or light demolition support in confined residential and commercial areas.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            The Montabert SC28 and SC36 are recommended for fitment review. Final breaker compatibility can depend on machine weight, hydraulic flow, pressure, mounting configuration, and application.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-product-meta\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eSC28\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eSC36\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Hydraulic%20Breaker%20Quote\"\u003e Request Breaker Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card bhe-attach-product-card bhe-attach-card-green\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-label bhe-attach-label-green\"\u003eBuckets\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eDigging, Trenching, Grading \u0026amp; Cleanup Buckets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Bucket selection for the Cat 305 CR should match the work being performed. Digging buckets are commonly used for excavation and trenching, while grading or cleanup buckets are better suited for ditching, slope work, backfill shaping, and finish grading in tight spaces near structures and walls.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Bucket fitment should be checked by pin diameter, pin spread, stick width , coupler configuration, width, capacity, tooth style, edge type, and material conditions.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-product-meta\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eDigging\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eTrenching\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eCleanup\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-green\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Bucket%20Attachment%20Quote\"\u003e Request Bucket Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card bhe-attach-product-card bhe-attach-card-dashed\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-label\"\u003eMaterial Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eCouplers, Thumbs \u0026amp; Grapples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Couplers, thumbs, and grapples can improve the Cat 305CR's usefulness for attachment changes, debris handling, brush handling, demolition cleanup, pipe handling, and sorting material on compact residential and commercial job sites.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            These tools should be reviewed for stick geometry, thumb length, coupler type, hydraulic plumbing, bracket style, and the machine's lifting and stability limits. The thumb-ready stick and optional hydraulic coupler enable fast attachment changes, while the compact radius design allows working right up against obstacles.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-product-meta\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eQuick Coupler\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eHydraulic Thumb\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eGrapple\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Coupler%20Thumb%20Grapple%20Quote\"\u003e Request Tool Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card bhe-attach-product-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-label bhe-attach-label-green\"\u003eCompaction\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003ePlate Compactors for Trench \u0026amp; Backfill Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Plate compactors can be reviewed for the Cat 305 CR when the work involves trench compaction, utility installation, backfill compaction, road repair, or site preparation in restricted areas where the compact radius design prevents contact with surrounding structures.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Compactor compatibility should be confirmed by attachment weight, hydraulic flow, pressure range, mounting bracket, hose routing, and the compaction area required for the job. The load-sensing hydraulics with variable displacement pump automatically adjust flow to match the compactor's requirements for efficient operation.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-product-meta\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eTrench Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eBackfill\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eSite Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-green\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Plate%20Compactor%20Quote\"\u003e Request Compactor Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card bhe-attach-product-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-label\"\u003eGround Engagement\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eRippers \u0026amp; Specialty Excavator Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Rippers and specialty tools may be considered for the Cat 305 CR when the machine is working in compacted soil, frost, hardpan, rocky material, or site preparation conditions where a standard bucket is not the most efficient first tool.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Tool selection should be based on material type, breakout needs, carrier size, mounting setup, and whether the tool will be used before bucket excavation or as part of demolition cleanup.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-product-meta\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eRipper\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eHardpan\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"bhe-attach-chip\"\u003eSite Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Ripper%20Specialty%20Tool%20Quote\"\u003e Request Tool Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-section-header\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eCat 305CR Jobsite Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          These application notes help connect the Cat 305 CR to the attachment type most often used for each kind of work in confined residential, commercial, and utility environments.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-grid-3\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eConcrete \u0026amp; Rock Breaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use a properly sized hydraulic breaker or hammer when the Cat 305 CR is assigned to concrete removal, rock breaking, asphalt removal, trench obstruction removal, or light demolition prep in tight spaces where the compact radius prevents damage to surrounding structures.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eExcavation \u0026amp; Trenching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use digging, trenching, or rock buckets for utility installation, drainage work, foundations, roadwork, and general excavation, especially where the compact radius design provides excellent access in confined areas.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eGrading \u0026amp; Cleanup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use grading, cleanup, or ditching buckets when the job requires finish shaping, slope work, ditch cleaning, loose material handling, or surface cleanup near walls, fences, and buildings. The optional angle blade and dozer blade float make finish grading and backfilling easier.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eMaterial Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use thumbs, grapples, or coupler-supported tools when the Cat 305 CR needs to handle debris, brush, pipe, demolition material, or irregular objects on compact residential, commercial, and utility job sites where the tight tail swing allows working right up against obstacles.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eCompaction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use a plate compactor when the machine is supporting trench backfill, utility repair, road repair, or site preparation where controlled compaction is needed in narrow trenches and restricted access areas.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eHard Ground Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Use a ripper or specialty ground-engagement tool when compacted soil, frost, hardpan, or rocky material needs to be loosened before excavation, leveraging the machine's 49.2 kN bucket digging force and Power on Demand capability.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-section-header\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eAttachment Fitment Factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The Cat 305 CR should be matched with attachments using both machine specifications and jobsite requirements. These checks help reduce incorrect fitment, poor performance, and unnecessary attachment wear.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-grid-2\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eMachine \u0026amp; Mounting Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cul class=\"bhe-attach-feature-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eConfirm carrier operating weight and excavator size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCheck pin diameter, pin spread, stick width and coupler configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMatch the attachment bracket to the Cat 305 CR mounting setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eReview attachment weight against machine lifting capacity and stability limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFor buckets, confirm width, capacity, tooth style, edge type, and application rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eHydraulic \u0026amp; Application Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cul class=\"bhe-attach-feature-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eConfirm hydraulic flow and pressure for powered attachments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eVerify auxiliary hydraulic circuit setup (primary and secondary), controls, and hose routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSelect breaker tools based on material, including moil point, chisel, blunt, or specialty tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMatch the attachment to the material being worked: concrete, rock, asphalt, soil, brush, or debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eReview duty cycle, production needs, operator use, and jobsite conditions before final selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-section-header\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eCat 305CR Attachment Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Use this table as a quick reference for matching common Cat 305 CR attachment categories to their main purpose.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-table-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"bhe-attach-spec-table\"\u003e\n          \u003cthead\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCarrier Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eAttachment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eFitment Checks\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/thead\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHydraulic Breakers \u0026amp; Hammers\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eBreaking concrete, rock, asphalt, and hard material in tight residential and commercial spaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHydraulic flow , pressure , breaker weight, bracket, tool type, and duty cycle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eLight demolition, road repair, trenching, concrete removal, rock breaking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eExcavator Buckets\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eDigging, trenching, grading, ditching, cleanup, and material loading with dig-to-blade and blade float features.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePin dimensions, coupler setup, bucket width, capacity, tooth style, and edge type. Match to stick length.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eExcavation, utility work, grading, drainage, landscaping, site development.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCouplers, Thumbs \u0026amp; Grapples\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eChanging attachments and handling loose, bulky, or irregular material.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eStick geometry, coupler type, thumb length, hydraulic plumbing, and lift limits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eDebris handling, brush handling, pipe handling, demolition cleanup, material sorting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePlate Compactors\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCompacting trench backfill, soil, and utility repair areas in restricted spaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHydraulic flow, pressure range, compactor weight, bracket, and hose routing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eTrench compaction, road repair, backfill, utility installation, site prep.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCat 305CR\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eRippers \u0026amp; Specialty Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eLoosening compacted or hard material before excavation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCarrier size, mounting setup, tooth design, material conditions, and breakout needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHardpan, frost, rocky soil, site prep, pre-excavation ripping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bhe-attach-note\"\u003e\n        Final compatibility can vary by Cat 305 CR configuration, coupler, pin dimensions, hydraulic setup, and job application. Always verify fitment before purchasing or installing an attachment.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-grid-2\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eFind the Right Attachment for Your Cat 305CR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            BHE Attachments can help compare hydraulic breakers, buckets, couplers, thumbs, compactors, grapples, rippers, and specialty tools for the Cat 305CR. The best attachment depends on whether the machine will be breaking, digging, grading, compacting, handling material, or preparing hard ground in compact working areas.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            To narrow the right option, provide the machine serial number if available, current coupler setup, hydraulic flow and pressure information, pin dimensions, stick length (standard or long), and a short description of the work being performed.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Confirming Compatibility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            BHE Attachments can review your Cat 305 CR specifications, hydraulic requirements, mounting setup, pin dimensions, coupler configuration, and application needs to help identify the right attachment category and product fit for your compact excavator.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Attachment%20Compatibility%20Help\"\u003e Ask an Expert \u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-green\" href=\"tel:18007235460\"\u003e Call BHE \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"bhe-attach-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-cta-band\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eReady to quote attachments for your Cat 305CR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            Send the machine setup and job application to BHE Attachments so the attachment recommendation can be matched to the Cat 305 CR carrier class, hydraulic setup, mounting requirements, and work conditions.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bhe-attach-btn-row\"\u003e\n          \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-orange\" href=\"mailto:sales@bheattachments.com?subject=Cat%20305CR%20Compatible%20Attachment%20Quote\"\u003e Request Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003ca class=\"bhe-attach-btn bhe-attach-btn-light\" href=\"tel:18007235460\"\u003e (800) 723-5460 \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caterpillar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662727364660,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6374\/8148\/files\/Caterpillar_305_CR.png?v=1790766613","url":"https:\/\/bheattachments.com\/products\/caterpillar-305-cr","provider":"BHE Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}