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Challenge Champion 305 TC 30.5" programmable hydraulic paper cutter with 10.5" touch screen and stainless side tables
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The Challenge Champion 305TC Paper Cutter
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Challenge Champion 305 TC Paper Cutter

Challenge Champion 305 TC: 30.5-inch programmable hydraulic guillotine cutter. Dealer pricing, financing and factory-trained service at Mid-State Litho.

Pricing by quote

We will quote equipment price, freight to your ZIP, and any install or service needs.

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Parcel shippingShips by ground carrier.
Talk to a finishing expertReal specialists by phone.
Financing availableLease & purchase options.
Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.
TypePaper Cutter
Cut width30.5"
OperationHydraulic
Power208-230V Three-Phase

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Details & specifications

Champion 305 TC - 30.5″ Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

USA-built, production-grade 30.5″ cutter with Touch Control programming, hydraulic clamping & cutting, stainless table option, and industry-leading safety.

Key Features

  • User-friendly 10.5″ Touch Control with job memory, graphics, repeat/loop, label cutting & sheet division
  • Hydraulic cutting and clamping with electronic, per-cut clamp pressure control
  • 30.5″ cutting width • 4″ clamp opening • 1,414–5,000 lb clamp force
  • Backgauge: powered, with micro-adjust and on-screen positioning
  • LED cut-line indicator, power foot-pedal pre-clamp, optional barcode program loading
  • 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

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
  • Mechanical knife safety latch; enclosed rear table cover; push-out function
  • Soft pre-clamping via foot pedal; optional Ergo-Touch cut buttons reduce operator fatigue

Specifications - General

Cutting Width 30-1/2″ / 775 mm
Clamp Opening (w/out / with false clamp) 4″ / 102 mm · 3-3/4″ / 95 mm
Minimum Cut (w/out / with false clamp) 3/4″ / 19 mm · 1-7/8″ / 48 mm
Maximum Cut Depth 30-1/2″ / 775 mm
Clamping Force (min / max) ≈1,414 lb / 5,000 lb (628 / 2,200 daN)
Backgauge Control Powered (Touch Control)
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 (w/ side tables) 78-1/2″ / 2,000 mm
Overall Width (w/out side tables) 51″ / 1,300 mm
Overall Length 71″ / 1,804 mm
Door Pass-Through (assembled / table+treadle out / +power unit out) 51″ / 1,300 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 HP, 208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase, 25 A (service size 40 A)
Optional Motors 460 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase, ≈11.5 A (service size 20 A) • 380/415 V, 50 Hz, 3-Phase, 10 A (service size 20 A)

Options & Accessories

  • Barcode reader & software for instant program loading
  • 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

Commercial print runs, book & manual trimming, label & sheet division, packaging prep, digital output finishing.

Benefits

  • Fast, repeatable setups with onboard programming and per-cut clamp control
  • 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) inlaid HSS knives, (4) cutting sticks, jogging aid, manual, tool kit, and knife-change safety holder. Specifications subject to change.

Where the Champion 305 TC Fits in the Challenge Cutter Range

Mid-State Litho is an authorized dealer for the full active Challenge Machinery guillotine range, so you can match cut width and volume to the job instead of over- or under-buying. The Champion 305 TC handles a 30.5″ cut width, the step up from the Titan class into programmable Champion-series production cutting.

The 305 TC is the right pick when you need programmable, hydraulic production cutting at 30.5″ without moving up to the largest frame in the range.

Why Buy the Champion 305 TC from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer serving Michigan and the greater Grand Rapids area. We do not just ship a crate and leave you to it: our team delivers the Champion 305 TC, installs it, and trains your operators so the machine is producing accurate cuts on day one.

Behind the sale is factory-trained service and genuine Challenge parts, so scheduled maintenance and repairs are handled by technicians who know these cutters. Financing and leasing are available to fit the 305 TC into your budget, and because pricing is quote-based you get dealer pricing matched to your configuration and options.

See financing and leasing options or request a quote to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size sheets does the Challenge Champion 305 TC cut?

The Champion 305 TC has a 30.5″ (775 mm) cutting width, so it handles stock up to 30.5″ across the knife. That places it in the production range for commercial print, book and manual trimming, and label or sheet division.

Is the Champion 305 TC programmable?

Yes. The 305 TC pairs a powered, programmable backgauge with hydraulic clamping and cutting, controlled through the Touch Control interface with job memory, repeat and loop functions, and on-screen positioning for fast, repeatable setups.

Does Mid-State Litho install and train on the 305 TC?

Yes. As an authorized Challenge dealer, Mid-State Litho handles delivery, installation, and operator training, and backs the machine with factory-trained service and genuine Challenge parts.

Is financing available?

Yes. Financing and leasing are available on the Champion 305 TC. See our financing and leasing options for details.

How do I get pricing on the Champion 305 TC?

The Champion 305 TC is sold as a quote-only, dealer-priced machine. Use the Request a Quote button to get dealer pricing matched to your configuration and options.

Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.