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Caterpillar 304E CR Mini Excavator

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

The Caterpillar 304E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. As part of Caterpillar's 304 series, the 304E CR features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined spaces. It is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling on urban and residential job sites. The machine is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab or canopy options. The Caterpillar 304E CR is valued for its compact size, transportability, and versatility in applications where space is limited and precision excavation is required.

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Blades

Blade Height	12.80 in (32.51 cm)
Blade Lift Height	15.80 in (40.13 cm)
Blade Width	6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Dig Depth	18.50 in (46.99 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	18.30 ft (5.58 m)

Dimensions

Height - Over Cab	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	16.40 ft (5.00 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	17.10 ft (5.21 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Shipping Height	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Shipping Length	15.80 ft (4.82 m)
Track Shoe Width	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Transport Width	6.40 ft (1.95 m)

Engine

Bore	3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Displacement	146.00 cu in (2,392.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C2.4
Gross Power	42.00 hp (31.32 kw)
Net Power	40.00 hp (29.83 kw)
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary	15.90 gpm (60.18 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary	7.10 gpm (26.87 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	8,498.00 lbs (3,854.63 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	4,384.00 lbs (1,988.55 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	4,856.00 lbs (2,202.65 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2625 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

8,838.00 lbs (4,008.85 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	1.70 gal (6.43 l)
Engine Oil	2.50 gal (9.46 l)
Fuel Tank	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Hydraulic System	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11.20 gal (42.39 l)

Swing System

Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	55 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	80 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	9 rpm

Travel System

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,777.00 lbs (1,713.22 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,921.00 lbs (3,139.32 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

8,838.00 lbs (4,008.85 kg)

Caterpillar 304E CRs currently for sale

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A 2022 Caterpillar 304E CR From Holt Cat for $53,550.00 USD

A 2021 Caterpillar 304E CR From Zeppelin Baumaschinen for $37,000.00 USD

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