# Caterpillar 304ECR for Sale in Harrisburg, PA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/mini-excavators/304e-cr/id/77693007>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $54,600.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 77693007
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 304ECR
- **Category:** Mini Excavators
- **Hours:** 1016
- **Serial number:** ME408752
- **Location:** Harrisburg, PA

## Description

AIR CONDITIONING, AM/FM RADIO, CAT 304ECR TRACK EXCAVATOR, ELECTRICAL ARRANGEMENT, FABRIC SEAT WITH HIGH BACK SUSP, High Ambient Cooling, LINES, AUXILIARY, LONG STICK, Online Owner's Manual , PATTERN CONTROL CHANGER, Pilot Control, PRODUCT LINK PL243, ROPS - Enclosed

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Bumper:** Good
- **Decals:** Good
- **Draw Bar:** Good
- **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good
- **Engine Doors:** Good
- **Fiberglass:** Good
- **Fuel Tank:** Good
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Main Frame Welds:** Good
- **Paint:** Good
- **Plastic:** Good
- **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good
- **Sheet Metal:** Good

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No

### ENGINE

- **Knocking:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Coolers:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Lighting:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Good
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Pump Drive:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Swing Motors:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Thumb Cylinder:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Thumb:** Yes

### BOOM

- **Boom Condition:** Good
- **Boom Pins:** Good
- **Pins & Bushings - BOOM:** Good

### STICK

- **Pins & Bushings - STICK:** Good
- **Stick Conditions:** Good
- **Stick Pins:** Good

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Track Frame - Left:** Good
- **Track Frame - Right:** Good

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blades

- **Blade Height:** 12.8 in (32.51 cm)
- **Blade Lift Height:** 15.8 in (40.13 cm)
- **Blade Width:** 6.4 ft (1.95 m)
- **Dig Depth:** 18.5 in (46.99 cm)

### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

- **Max Digging Depth:** 11.3 ft (3.44 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 18.3 ft (5.58 m)

### Dimensions

- **Height - Over Cab:** 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick:** 16.7 ft (5.09 m)
- **Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick:** 16.4 ft (5 m)
- **Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick:** 10.3 ft (3.14 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick:** 12.1 ft (3.69 m)
- **Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick:** 18 ft (5.49 m)
- **Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick:** 17.1 ft (5.21 m)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick:** 17.6 ft (5.36 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)
- **Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Shipping Height:** 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
- **Shipping Length:** 15.8 ft (4.82 m)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 1.1 ft (0.34 m)
- **Transport Width:** 6.4 ft (1.95 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- **Displacement:** 146 cu in (2392.52 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat C2.4
- **Gross Power:** 42 hp (31.32 kw)
- **Net Power:** 40 hp (29.83 kw)
- **Stroke:** 4 in (10.16 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Auxiliary Circuit - Primary:** 15.9 gpm (60.18 lpm)
- **Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary:** 7.1 gpm (26.87 lpm)
- **Digging Force - Bucket:** 8498 lbs (3854.63 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Long:** 4384 lbs (1988.55 kg)
- **Digging Force - Stick - Standard:** 4856 lbs (2202.65 kg)
- **Operating Pressure - Equipment:** 3553 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Swing:** 2625 psi
- **Operating Pressure - Travel:** 3553 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Operating Weight:** 8838 lbs (4008.85 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 1.7 gal (6.43 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 2.5 gal (9.46 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 12.2 gal (46.18 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 11.2 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:** 3777 lbs (1713.22 kg)
- **Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed:** 6921 lbs (3139.32 kg)
- **Travel Speed - High:** 2.8 mph (4.51 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Low:** 1.6 mph (2.57 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 8838 lbs (4008.85 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 304E CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined spaces and improved maneuverability around obstacles. The 304E CR is part of Caterpillar's E Series and is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. Typical configurations include a canopy or enclosed cab, auxiliary hydraulic options, and a range of bucket and attachment compatibility. Its compact size, transportability, and versatility make it suitable for urban job sites and applications where space is limited.

## Photos

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