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Caterpillar 304C CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 304C CR ➔

The Caterpillar 304C CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, structures, and obstacles. The 304C CR is commonly equipped with a hydraulic system suitable for attachments such as buckets, augers, and breakers. Its compact size supports transport between jobs and operation in urban, residential, and landscaping applications. The Caterpillar 304C CR is part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup and is used in construction, site preparation, and light excavation tasks where space is limited.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	17 ft (5 m)
Max Digging Depth	11 ft (3 m)
Max Loading Height	12 ft (4 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	18 ft (5 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	17 ft (5 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	18 ft (5 m)
Max Digging Depth	12 ft (4 m)
Max Loading Height	13 ft (4 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	19 ft (6 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	17 ft (5 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Over Cab	8 ft (3 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8 ft (3 m)
Length - Center of Rollers	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Shipping Height	8 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length	17 ft (5 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4 ft (1 m)
Track Shoe Width	1 ft (0 m)
Transport Width	7 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	153 cu in (2,507 cu cm)
Engine Model	Mitsubishi S4Q2
Gross Power	42 hp (31 kw)
Net Power	43 hp (32 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
Stroke	4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Digging Force - Bucket	10,049 lbs (4,558 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	4,788 lbs (2,172 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	5,553 lbs (2,519 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2553 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal (11 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal (7 l)
Fuel Capacity	19 gal (72 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	31 gpm (119 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21 gal (78 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3553 psi
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	10,844 lbs (4,919 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3 gal (11 l)
Engine Oil	2 gal (7 l)
Fuel Tank	19 gal (72 l)
Hydraulic System	21 gal (78 l)
Hydraulic Tank	13 gal (48 l)
Track Gauge	5 ft (2 m)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

9 rpm

Swing System

Machine Swing Speed

9 rpm

Travel System

Travel Speed - High

3 mph (5 kph)

Undercarriage

Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Shoe Size	16 in (41 cm)
Track Gauge	5 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight	10,582 lbs (4,800 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab	10,844 lbs (4,919 kg)

Caterpillar 304C CRs currently for sale

A 2006 Caterpillar 304C CR From 4M Iron LLC for $19,900.00 USD

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