Just bought a Cat 303.5E

[azvacs]

Well I bought my first Excavator. It a new to me Cat 303.5E. (2016?) Very clean machine with 4700 hrs. I know its after the fact but i'd like to know pros and cons and what to look for going forward. I'd also like to find parts, service and operators manuals.
It did not come with a thumb (which I need to move a boulder pile) so I'm looking for some specs on that in case I find a used one. Also looking for a small smooth bucket.
ID No. CAT3035EPRKY01501

 

[Nige]

I'd also like to find parts, service and operators manuals.

Prices are for new manuals
O&M - SEBU8746 - $49 on CD, $57 in paper
Parts - SEBP5957 - $109 on CD, $156 in paper
Service - UENR1580 (will contain the O&M manual if it is complete) $800 on CD, $1125 in paper

Search the usual internet marketplace suspects but beware of sellers proud of their used prices.........

Here is a discounted (genuine) Parts Manual. You might ask the same seller about an O&M.

SEBP5957 Caterpillar 303.5E Mini Hydraulic Excavator Parts Manual Book CD RKY | eBay

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[uffex]

Good day
If all is well with the machine it maybe a good time to time cylinders - tracks, equipment creep - engine revolutions - slew speed. Note the information as when it goes wrong you will have a very good reference.
Kind regards
Uffex

 

[Nige]

Service - UENR1580 (will contain the O&M manual if it is complete) $800 on CD, $1125 in paper

Both paper and CD versions of service manuals sold by the supplier I linked above contain the O&M Manual. You don't have to order it separately.

 

[azvacs]

Both paper and CD versions of service manuals sold by the supplier I linked above contain the O&M Manual. You don't have to order it separately.

I don't want to sound like an idiot but O&M?
Owners and Maintenance? Operation and Maintenance?

 

[azvacs]

Good day
If all is well with the machine it maybe a good time to time cylinders - tracks, equipment creep - engine revolutions - slew speed. Note the information as when it goes wrong you will have a very good reference.
Kind regards
Uffex

Time cylinders? Track, equipment creep?engine revolution?
Slew speed? Is that english? What in the world are you asking? I've been around but some of those terms are new to me....

 

[Nige]

I don't want to sound like an idiot but O&M?
Owners and Maintenance? Operation and Maintenance?

Operation & Maintenance. The digital equivalent to the buff-coloured book that should live in the pocket behind the seat.

 

[Nige]

Time cylinders? Track, equipment creep?engine revolution?
Slew speed? Is that english? What in the world are you asking? I've been around but some of those terms are new to me....

Cylinder cycle times, track speeds, cylinder drift, engine speeds at low and high idle. All the parameters that it makes sense to have a baseline number for if you ever get into diagnostics further down the road.

I’m sure this isn’t your first machine but somewhat amazed that you knew nothing about the terminology.

 

[azvacs]

Cylinder cycle times, track speeds, cylinder drift, engine speeds at low and high idle. All the parameters that it makes sense to have a baseline number for if you ever get into diagnostics further down the road.

I’m sure this isn’t your first machine but somewhat amazed that you knew nothing about the terminology.

It is not my first machine and I've operated and owned a few pieces of equipment. It makes sense to have this info going forward for diagnostics. I will gather as much of this as i can when i take possession later this week. And don't be too amazed, there are a lot of things I'm still learning. 63 years and I still don't know it all....

 

[uffex]

Good day
Attached some help, make a complete inspection you can get to know a lot about the machine by making a through inspection. Any point's you need clarification come back will try to help.
Kind regards
Uffex

 

[azvacs]

Good day
Attached some help, make a complete inspection you can get to know a lot about the machine by making a through inspection. Any point's you need clarification come back will try to help.
Kind regards
Uffex

WOW Great information. Thank you