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CAT 305. 5E2 VS ORANGE OR-EX 0.6 Comparison
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
VS
ORANGE OR-EX 0.6
₹ 1.75 L - 2.25 L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
ORANGE OR-EX 0.6
₹1.75L
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CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
ORANGE OR-EX 0.6
From ₹ 1.75 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
OR‑EX 0.6 Diesel Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
OR‑EX 0.6 Diesel Engine
Gross Power
34.1 kw
5.9 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
5.9 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
5.9 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
5.9 kw
Engine Power
41.70 HP
8 HP
Engine Power
41.70 HP
8 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
240 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
240 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
1 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
1 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2500 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2500 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
300 Nm
25 Nm
Max Torque
300 Nm
25 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
5000 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
5500 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
5500 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
600 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
600 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
30 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
30 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Gear Pump (typical class)
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Gear Pump (typical class)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
25 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
25 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
15 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
15 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
12 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
12 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
2400 mm
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
2400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
1900 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
1900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
3800 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
3800 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3000 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3000 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.650 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.650 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1050 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
1050 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
4 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
6 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
6 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
15 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
15 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
1.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
1.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
1.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
1.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
900 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
1120 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
1120 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5765 mm
2700 mm
Overall Length
5765 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
850 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
850 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
1400 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
1400 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
1250 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
1250 mm
Boom Height
2.540 m
1.200 m
Boom Height
2.540 m
1.200 m
Track Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Width
400 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
25 %
Gradeability
25 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
5 kN
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
5 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.02–0.03
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.02–0.03
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Basic mini attachments (optional auger, breaker if hydraulic port added)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Basic mini attachments (optional auger, breaker if hydraulic port added)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
Basic analog gauges
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
Basic analog gauges
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Padded bench seat
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Padded bench seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
20 A
Alternator Output
50 A
20 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
ORANGE OR-EX 0.6
Pros
- Ex‑showroom price in India ~ ₹1.75 – 2.25 lakh for the OR‑EX 0.6, making it extremely affordable for basic digging tasks.
- Small engine and simple hydraulics mean low fuel use and easier maintenance compared with larger machines
- Small size and low weight make it ideal for very tight spaces, gardens, farms, light landscaping and utility trenches.
