The Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator is a reliable and powerful machine designed for various construction and excavation tasks. With a blade width of 6.3 feet and a digging depth of 14.2 inches, this compact excavator offers impressive capabilities in a small footprint. Featuring a gross power of 39 horsepower and a hydraulic system operating pressure of 3336 psi, the Caterpillar 304.5 is equipped to handle tough jobs with ease. Whether used for digging, lifting, or reaching, this mini excavator is a versatile and efficient choice for any worksite.
Blades
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Blades specifications
Blade Height
14.60 in (37.08 cm)
Blade Lift Height
16.50 in (41.91 cm)
Blade Width
6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Dig Depth
14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance
1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Over Cab
8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Height - Over Canopy
8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick
19.60 ft (5.97 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick
18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick
12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick
11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick
13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick
20.30 ft (6.19 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick
19.10 ft (5.82 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick
19.10 ft (5.82 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick
18.70 ft (5.70 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick
10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick
8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Shipping Length
18.30 ft (5.58 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick
4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Swing Radius - Rear
4.90 ft (1.49 m)
Track Gauge
5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Track Shoe Width
1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Width - Over Track
6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Width - Upper Structure
4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Electrical System
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type
Twelve-volt system
Engine
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
3.20 in (8.13 cm)
Displacement
135.20 cu in (2,215.54 cu cm)
Engine Model
3013
Gross Power
39.00 hp (29.08 kw)
Net Power
38.00 hp (28.34 kw)
Stroke
4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)
23.20 gpm (87.81 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket
8,880.00 lbs (4,027.91 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long
4,361.00 lbs (1,978.12 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
5,171.00 lbs (2,345.53 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3336 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing
2698 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel
3336 psi
Pump - Gear (Tandem)
10.30 gpm (38.99 lpm)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System TAG
1.70 gal (6.43 l)
Engine Oil
2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Tank
14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic System
22.50 gal (85.16 l)
Hydraulic Tank
14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Swing System
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop
42 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop
90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right
50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
Swing System Type
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Travel System
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
4,721.00 lbs (2,141.41 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
8,767.00 lbs (3,976.65 kg)
Travel Speed - High
2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Travel Speed - Low
1.70 mph (2.74 kph)
Weights
Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab
10,130.00 lbs (4,594.90 kg)
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