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Caterpillar 304E CR Mini Excavator

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

The Caterpillar 304E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces, making it suitable for urban job sites and tight access areas. The 304E CR is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, lifting, and material handling. Caterpillar equipped this model with a hydraulic system, operator cab or canopy options, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. As a mini excavator, the 304E CR is valued for maneuverability, transportability, and versatility across small to medium earthmoving applications.

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Blades

Blade Height	13 in (33 cm)
Blade Lift Height	16 in (40 cm)
Blade Width	6 ft (2 m)
Dig Depth	19 in (47 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	11 ft (3 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	18 ft (6 m)

Dimensions

Height - Over Cab	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	16 ft (5 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17 ft (5 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	18 ft (5 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	8 ft (3 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Height	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length	16 ft (5 m)
Track Shoe Width	1 ft (0 m)
Transport Width	6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	3 in (9 cm)
Displacement	146 cu in (2,393 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C2.4
Gross Power	42 hp (31 kw)
Net Power	40 hp (30 kw)
Stroke	4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary	16 gpm (60 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary	7 gpm (27 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	8,498 lbs (3,855 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	4,384 lbs (1,989 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	4,856 lbs (2,203 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2625 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

8,838 lbs (4,009 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	2 gal (6 l)
Engine Oil	3 gal (9 l)
Fuel Tank	12 gal (46 l)
Hydraulic System	17 gal (65 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11 gal (42 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	80 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9 rpm

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,777 lbs (1,713 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,921 lbs (3,139 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2 mph (3 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

8,838 lbs (4,009 kg)

Caterpillar 304E CRs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 304E CR From Gregory Poole CAT for Call for Price

A Caterpillar 304E CR From Cleveland Brothers for $54,600.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 304E CR From Brookside Equipment Sales for $39,500.00 USD

A 2015 Caterpillar 304E CR From Equipment Management Professionals for $35,000.00 USD

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