The entire assembly weighs 1,400 kg. 0.45-meters deep without the runner. The BTU can move approximately 250 cubic meters of earth per hour when clearing or filling and approximately 150 cubic meters of earth per hour when digging in. The BTU-5S is the more recent version and is an improvement in all aspects. The crane assembly is mounted on a turn table and is powered by its own engine.
All controls are pneumatically operated.
The boom is set on top of the truck's cab when in the travel position. The E-305V is capable of maintaining convoy speed. It can be use to clear obstacles as a crane, and to dig trenches. This vehicle is vulnerable to small arms fire end it contains no NBC collective protection. The crane-shovel has been reinforced, it is more reliable, has longer service life and can be repaired more easily.