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Challenge Champion 305

Challenge Champion 305

Item Number: CMC-194K
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Champion 305 — 30.5″ Hydraulic Paper Cutter (Manual Backgauge)

North America’s workhorse for 40+ years. USA-built 30.5″ cutter with hydraulic clamping & cutting, LCD backgauge position readout, and industry-leading safety.

Key Features

  • Hydraulic cutting and clamping with adjustable pressure
  • 30.5″ cutting width • 4″ clamp opening • up to 5,000 lb clamp force
  • LCD digital backgauge position indicator (manual backgauge)
  • LED cut-line indicator and power foot-pedal clamping
  • Rugged cast-iron & steel construction; UHMW adjustable knife-bar gibs
  • Standard side tables 18″×24″ (optional 24″×36″, with or without air)
  • Made in the USA with a 2-year warranty

Safety Features

  • UL/cUL listed; conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3 safety specifications
  • Light-beam safety curtain; two-hand timed, non-repeat cut buttons
  • Knife safety latch; enclosed rear table cover
  • Optional ergo-touch cut buttons reduce operator fatigue

Specifications — General

Cutting Width 30-1/2″ / 770 mm
Clamp Opening (w/out / with false clamp) 4″ / 102 mm · 3-3/4″ / 95 mm
Clamping Force (min / max) 1,414 lb / 5,000 lb (628 / 2,200 daN)
Minimum Cut (w/out / with false clamp) 3/4″ / 19 mm · 1-7/8″ / 48 mm
Maximum Cut Depth 30-1/2″ / 775 mm
Backgauge Control Manual (LCD position indicator)
Table — In Front / Behind Knife 25″ / 635 mm · 30-1/2″ / 775 mm

Specifications — Dimensions

Table Height 36-1/2″ / 927 mm
Overall Height 58-1/2″ / 1,490 mm
Overall Width (with side tables) 78-1/2″ / 2,000 mm
Overall Width (without side tables) 48-1/2″ / 1,230 mm
Overall Length 70-1/2″ / 1,790 mm
Door Pass-Through (assembled / table+treadle / +power unit) 49″ / 1,240 mm · 42″ / 1,060 mm · 29″ / 740 mm
Net / Shipping Weight (approx.) 2,360 lb / 2,500 lb (1,070 kg / 1,134 kg)

Specifications — Electrical

Standard Motor 5 H.P., 208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase, 25 A (service size 40 A)
Optional Motor (60 Hz) 460 V, 3-Phase, 11.5 A (service size 20 A)
50 Hz Option 380/415 V, 50 Hz, 3-Phase, 10 A (service size 20 A), 8 kW

Options & Accessories

  • Air table on main bed
  • Knocked-down shipping (fits 60″ door)
  • Ergo-Touch cut buttons (order with machine) or field-install kit
  • Large side tables 24″×36″ (with or without air; factory or field install)
  • Rotary phase converter kit (single-phase supply to 3-phase)
  • Knives (inlaid HSS / inlaid carbon alloy steel); plastic cutting sticks; book guides
  • Magnetic clamp pads; paper deflector; jogging aid; waste wagon; knife lifter
  • False clamp plate (standard or book-trimming); Shell 46 hydraulic oil (5-gal)
  • Spare parts kit

Applications

📚 Book blocks & covers, 🧾 NCR & business forms, 🏷 labels & sheet division, 📄 brochures & sell sheets, 📦 thick-media stack cutting.

Benefits

  • Fast setups and repeatable accuracy with LCD position readout
  • Operator confidence and safety with light curtain and dual-button cut
  • Heavy-duty build for long service life with minimal maintenance
  • Large-format capacity in a footprint that fits standard shop doors

Standard equipment: false clamp plate, (2) high-speed steel knives, (4) plastic cutting sticks, jogging aid, manual, tool kit, and knife-change safety holder. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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