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Caterpillar 304E2 CR Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 304E2 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 304E2 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, roads, and obstacles. The 304E2 CR is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic system for digging and lifting, and a comfortable operator station with intuitive controls. Common applications include trenching, grading, backfilling, and material handling. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 304E2 CR is valued for transportability, versatility, and performance on small to medium job sites.

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General Specifications

Engine	C2.4 Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	77 ft (23 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Net Power	40 hp (30 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	8,930 lbs (4,051 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year

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	10 ft (3 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	17 ft (5 m)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Boom In Reach	87 in (221 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	26 in (66 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	29 in (74 cm)
Dig Depth	135 in (343 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	19 in (48 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	16 in (41 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	200 in (508 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	145 in (368 cm)
Maximum Reach	220 in (559 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	215 in (546 cm)
O/A Shipping Length	194 in (493 cm)
O/A Track Width	77 in (196 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	87 in (221 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	22 in (56 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	14 in (36 cm)
Vertical Wall	101 in (257 cm)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Boom In Reach	83 in (211 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	26 in (66 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	29 in (74 cm)
Dig Depth	123 in (312 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	19 in (48 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	16 in (41 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	196 in (498 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	141 in (358 cm)
Maximum Reach	211 in (536 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	206 in (523 cm)
O/A Shipping Length	190 in (483 cm)
O/A Track Width	77 in (196 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	87 in (221 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	22 in (56 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	14 in (36 cm)
Vertical Wall	95 in (241 cm)

Engine

Bore	3 in (9 cm)
Displacement	146 cu in (2,393 cu cm)
Emissions	*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIA emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C2.4
Stroke	4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

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)
Hydraulic System Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	3132 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

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	70 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	10 rpm

Travel System

Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,799 lbs (1,723 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,969 lbs (3,161 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	2 mph (3 kph)

Caterpillar 304E2 CRs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 304E2 CR From Foley Incorporated for $52,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 304E2 CR From MacAllister Machinery – South for $36,500.00 USD

A 2018 Caterpillar 304E2 CR From Clark Heavy Equipment for $47,750.00 USD

A 2016 Caterpillar 304E2 CR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2017 Caterpillar 304E2 CR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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