# 2017 Caterpillar 304E2 for Sale in Helena, MT **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $25,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88626606 - **Year:** 2017 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 304E2 - **Category:** Mini Excavators - **Hours:** 5757 - **Serial number:** ME402115 - **Location:** Helena, MT ## Description AS IS, AS EQUIPPED, CAT 304E2, Online Owner's Manual ## Machine details ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **ROPS:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Radiator:** Good - **Radiator:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Starter:** Good - **Starter:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Fair - **Operating Condition - HYDRAULICS:** Fair ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Average Life Remaining - UNDERCARRIAGE:** Good tracks at 20MM tread bar - **Average Life Remaining - UNDERCARRIAGE:** Good tracks at 20MM tread bar ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Located at Helena rental store for further inspection. Fully functional 2 speed-Angle blade and thumb. - **comment 1:** Located at Helena rental store for further inspection. Fully functional 2 speed-Angle blade and thumb. ## Manufacturer specifications ### General Specifications - **Booms - One-piece (since 2016):** 430 lbs (195.04 kg) - **Counterweight - Standard (since 2016):** 1113 lbs (504.85 kg) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2016):** 141 in (358.14 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2016):** 145 in (368.3 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 146 in (370.84 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2017):** 154 in (391.16 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2016):** 206 in (523.24 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2016):** 216 in (548.64 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2017):** 229 in (581.66 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2016):** 123 in (312.42 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2016):** 135 in (342.9 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2017):** 144 in (365.76 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2016):** 95 in (241.3 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2016):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2017):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2016):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2016):** 117 in (297.18 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 112 in (284.48 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2017):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2016):** 169 in (429.26 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2016):** 173 in (439.42 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 177 in (449.58 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2017):** 184 in (467.36 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2016):** 196 in (497.84 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2016):** 200 in (508 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 207 in (525.78 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2017):** 214 in (543.56 cm) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2016):** 98 in (248.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2016):** 77 in (195.58 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2016):** 77 in (195.58 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2016):** 12 in (30.48 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2016):** 22 in (55.88 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2016):** 38 in (96.52 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2016):** 87 in (220.98 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2016):** 190 in (482.6 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2016):** 58 in (147.32 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2016):** 70 in (177.8 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2016):** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2017):** 63 in (160.02 cm) - **Standard Undercarriage (std shoe) (since 2016):** 2330 lbs (1056.87 kg) - **Stick (since 2016):** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Stick (since 2016):** 87 in (220.98 cm) - **Stick (since 2017):** 55 in (139.7 cm) - **Stick (since 2017):** 70 in (177.8 cm) - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2016):** 280 lbs (127.01 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2016):** 210 lbs (95.25 kg) - **Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt) (since 2016):** 2970 lbs (1347.17 kg) ## About this model 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. ## Photos ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZjVjOWVjMDRkMTZiYTc2YmU1ZDEyMjU5YTRjYzJlNSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDUxMTU=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNTcxY2U5YTQ4MWNiMmEyZGNkMjM1ZGJiYWQ3YjkwZSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNzY3NA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODM1MDZjZWE3MmJlOGZjODkyNjY5ZThiNmZiYzVkYyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjc4ODk=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NWJmMTc0YmMzNjA2MzJiZjU0YjQ5MjZhMDk3MjFlMSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDgwNzA=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZDk5NDZjNWQ4Mzc5YjgyYmQ4ZWM2YjQ1ODMyMTQ2MSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDI2OTk=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMWU0MGQxMjM5YjZkNmMyYWI3NWM4YzY2ZmVlYWIzZSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzEzNw==) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YzVjNzJlZTMzMjYxYjM5OGZiMzBkZTAwMDYzYjI5ZiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNjQ0MzI=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05ZTk4ODM0M2MwY2Y3YzQ5ZTcyNDBmOGViYjYzMzg0ZCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNjM3NDA=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYjQ4OTMzYTI1ZGE4OGU2ZjFiNTc1YjIwZjFmN2NjNCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDc5NjM=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05N2U2MTYwMjAxYmFkZTBiZDc3MjVmMTQ3ZjdjOTA2NSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDQ0Mjc=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNWVmNWZjM2NjZjA5NzJjYzg4ZWFmZWFkNjc4MDg5MSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzA1MjE=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNjM5YTAyMjJkYTJmOGIzYzY0ZDYzOWRmMGVlOGRmZSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMTI5MQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZGRjNjA1NTY4MTQ4Yzg5ZDMwOWUyZDE4NTQ4NmZlYyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjk5NTU=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNDA0Y2RmM2EzMThmYjIzYzIxMzU3NDk0ODMyYWVlYSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzEzNzg=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZmEzZGQ3MmJiZWRhNGUzZWMxZDJhMTA4ZTdiYjNlMCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTAzODk=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kYTQ0OGNiNmUwZWNmMTMyYTY2MDAyNDc1MjgxN2Y5YyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMTg3NTc=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNmY3N2E2NTMwYTlkNDY2YTc2NzNmZmJkMDZmNjcxNCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjQ5MDk=) ![2017 Caterpillar 304E2 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Y2I2YmVlM2I2ZTlmNzBlODhlMTYzZDNlZWFiMjYxNCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzAyNzA=)