Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 304 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility work, landscaping, site preparation, and light construction applications. It features a small operating footprint for access in confined spaces while providing digging, trenching, grading, and material handling capability. The 304 is typically equipped with a hydraulic system, boom and stick configuration, and a dozer blade for backfilling and machine stability. Caterpillar mini excavators in this class are commonly used on residential and commercial job sites where maneuverability and transportability are important. The model is part of Caterpillar's compact excavator lineup for general-purpose earthmoving tasks.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	11.50 ft (3.51 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach	17.10 ft (5.21 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	45.00 hp (33.56 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	138.2 in ft (42.12 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	45.00 hp (33.56 kw) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	9,867.00 lbs (4,475.60 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

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