Caterpillar 304E2 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 304E2 ➔

The Caterpillar 304E2 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined spaces and is commonly used where access is limited. The 304E2 is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator station built for efficient digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. Its size and transportability make it suitable for urban job sites and residential projects. The Caterpillar 304E2 mini excavator is part of Caterpillar's small excavator lineup, offering versatility, control, and compatibility with a range of attachments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 304E2 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Booms - One-piece	430.00 lbs (195.04 kg) - Starting 2016
Counterweight - Standard	1,113.00 lbs (504.85 kg) - Starting 2016
Range Dimension A (source diagram)	154.00 in (391.16 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension B (source diagram)	229.00 in (581.66 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension C (source diagram)	144.00 in (365.76 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension D (source diagram)	91.00 in (231.14 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension E (source diagram)	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension F (source diagram)	177.00 in (449.58 cm) - Starting 2017
Range Dimension G (source diagram)	207.00 in (525.78 cm) - Starting 2017
Shipping Dimension A (source diagram)	98.00 in (248.92 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension B (source diagram)	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension C (source diagram)	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension D (source diagram)	12.00 in (30.48 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension E (source diagram)	22.00 in (55.88 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension F (source diagram)	38.00 in (96.52 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension G (source diagram)	87.00 in (220.98 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension H (source diagram)	190.00 in (482.60 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension J (source diagram)	58.00 in (147.32 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension K (source diagram)	70.00 in (177.80 cm) - Starting 2016
Shipping Dimension L (source diagram)	63.00 in (160.02 cm) - Starting 2017
Standard Undercarriage (std shoe)	2,330.00 lbs (1,056.87 kg) - Starting 2016
Stick	55.00 in (139.70 cm) - Starting 2017
Sticks - Long Stick	280.00 lbs (127.01 kg) - Starting 2016
Sticks - Medium Stick	210.00 lbs (95.25 kg) - Starting 2016
Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt)	2,970.00 lbs (1,347.17 kg) - Starting 2016

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