Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Specs

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

Blade

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Height	15.00 in (38.10 cm)
Lift Height	17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Standard Stick
Max Cutting Height	17.33 ft (5.28 m)
Max Digging Depth	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Max Loading Height	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	17.00 ft (5.18 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Long Stick
Max Cutting Height	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Max Digging Depth	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Max Loading Height	12.83 ft (3.91 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	19.18 ft (5.85 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	17.33 ft (5.28 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Over Cab	8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers	17.91 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	17.98 ft (5.48 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	17.32 ft (5.28 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	12.11 ft (3.69 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	12.11 ft (3.69 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	19.13 ft (5.83 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17.91 ft (5.46 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Shipping Height	8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Shipping Length	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	3.51 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Track Gauge	5.18 ft (1.58 m)
Track Shoe Width	1.31 ft (0.40 m)
Transport Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Width - Over Track	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	153.00 cu in (2,507.23 cu cm)
Engine Make	2251
Engine Model	Mitsubishi S4Q2
Gross Power	43.20 hp (32.21 kw)
Net Power	42.00 hp (31.32 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Engine Dimensions

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore	3.50 in (8.89 cm)
Displacement	153.00 cu in (2,507.23 cu cm)
Stroke	4.10 in (10.41 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)	18.50 gpm (70.02 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar	9.25 gpm (35.01 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	10,049.00 lbs (4,558.16 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	4,788.00 lbs (2,171.80 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	5,553.00 lbs (2,518.80 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2553 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date	3/06

Operational

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Fuel Capacity	19.10 gal (72.29 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	31.40 gpm (118.85 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.60 gal (77.97 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3553 psi
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	10,844.00 lbs (4,918.76 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Engine Oil	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Tank	19.00 gal (71.92 l)
Hydraulic System	20.60 gal (77.97 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12.70 gal (48.07 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Sound Levels specifications
Cab	80 dB(A)
Canopy	78 dB(A)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9 rpm

Swing System

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	60 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	80 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9 rpm

Travel System

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum - High	30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	5,170.00 lbs (2,345.08 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	10,027.00 lbs (4,548.18 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Track Gauge	5.17 ft (1.58 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 304C CR Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	10,582.00 lbs (4,799.92 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab	10,844.00 lbs (4,918.76 kg)

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