Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 304.5 ➔

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.

Blade

Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Height	14.60 in (37.08 cm)
Lift Height	16.50 in (41.91 cm)
Width	6.30 ft (1.92 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance	1.08 ft (0.33 m)
Height - Over Cab	8.31 ft (2.53 m)
Height - Over Canopy	8.31 ft (2.53 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	19.61 ft (5.98 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	12.11 ft (3.69 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	19.11 ft (5.82 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	19.11 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	18.23 ft (5.56 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	4.88 ft (1.49 m)
Track Gauge	4.92 ft (1.50 m)
Track Shoe Width	1.31 ft (0.40 m)
Width - Over Track	6.23 ft (1.90 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
Engine Model	3013
Gross Power	39.00 hp (29.08 kw)
Net Power	38.00 hp (28.34 kw)

Engine Dimensions

Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore	3.20 in (8.13 cm)
Displacement	135.20 cu in (2,215.54 cu cm)
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)

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date	1/1/2000

Operational

Caterpillar 304.5 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	9,866.00 lbs (4,475.15 kg)

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
Gradeability - Maximum - High	30 degrees
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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