304 Mini Excavator
The Cat® 304 Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.
Net Power
45hp
Engine Model
C1.7 Turbo
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
45hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396
48.4hp
Bore
3.3in
Stroke
3.9in
Displacement
101in³
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
Operating Weight
9867lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
8655lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
9647lb
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
8875lb
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
9867lb
Note (1)
*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight.
Note (2)
**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.
Dig Depth
138.2in
Vertical Wall
99.8in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
214.4in
Maximum Reach
219.3in
Maximum Dig Height
201.8in
Maximum Dump Clearance
147.2in
Boom In Reach
92.1in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
47.4in
Tail Swing with Counterweight
51.2in
Maximum Blade Height
16.5in
Maximum Blade Depth
18.7in
Boom Height - Shipping Position
75.2in
O/A Shipping Height
100in
Swing Bearing - Height
21.9in
O/A Undercarriage Length
87in
Overall Shipping Length*
194.9in
Boom Swing - Right
28.7in
Boom Swing - Left
20.9in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
13.8in
Track Width
66.9in
Ground Clearance
12in
Stick Length
66.7in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Counterweight
496lb
Long Stick
66lb
Steel Tracks
430lb
Angle Blade
243lb
Dig Depth
126.4in
Vertical Wall
94.3in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
204.7in
Maximum Reach
209.8in
Maximum Dig Height
198.4in
Maximum Dump Clearance
143.5in
Boom In Reach
88.8in
Tail Swing without Counterweight
47.4in
Tail Swing with Counterweight
51.2in
Maximum Blade Height
16.5in
Maximum Blade Depth
18.7in
Boom Height - Shipping Position
63.8in
O/A Shipping Height
100in
Swing Bearing - Height
21.9in
O/A Undercarriage Length
87in
Overall Shipping Length*
194.9in
Boom Swing - Right
28.7in
Boom Swing - Left
20.9in
Track Belt/Shoe Width
13.8in
Ground Clearance
12in
Stick Length
54.9in
Note
*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Travel Speed - High
3.2mile/h
Travel Speed - Low
2.2mile/h
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
4271lbf
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
7329lbf
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
4.2psi
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
4.9psi
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees
Cooling System
2.9gal (US)
Engine Oil
1.6gal (US)
Fuel Tank
17gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
14gal (US)
Hydraulic System
17gal (US)
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
25gpm
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3553psi
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553psi
Operating Pressure - Swing
2611psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
21gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
7gpm
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
4721lbf
Digging Force - Stick - Long
4316lbf
Digging Force - Bucket
8588lbf
Note
Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.
Machine Swing Speed
9r/min
Boom Swing - Left
78 Degrees
Boom Swing - Right
50 Degrees
Straight Blade Width
66.9in
Straight Blade Height
14.2in
Angle Blade Width
66.9in
Angle Blade Height
14.2in
Angle Blade - Left
25 Degrees
Angle Blade - Right
25 Degrees
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
76dB(A)
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
97dB(A)
Note
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Recyclability
96%
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1
-
- Operator Environment
-
- Cab with Air Conditioning
- Cab with Heater
- No Travel Pedals and Hand Levers (optional in some regions)
- Machine Security – Push to Start with Key Fob/Pass Code
- Seat Belt Reminder System
- LED Front and Rear Lights
- Mirrors, Left, Right and Rear
- Camera
- Radio – Bluetooth®, Auxiliary, Microphone, USB (charging only) (Cab only)
- Next Generation Advanced Monitor
– Touch Screen
– Site Reference System
– High Definition Camera Capable (IP68 and IP69K)
– Numeric Security Code
-
- Undercarriage
-
- Steel Track (350 mm/13.8 in)
- Angle Blade
-
- Boom, Stick And Linkages
-
- Long Stick (1695 mm/66.7 in)
- Front Shovel Capable – Dual Lock Manual Coupler
- Front Shovel Capable – Hydraulic Coupler
- Attachments including Couplers, Thumbs, Buckets, Augers and Hammers
- 2nd Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
- Bucket Divert Lines
- Boom Lowering Check Valve (Europe Standard)
- Stick Lowering Check Valve (Europe Standard)
-
- Electrical
-
- Cat Grade Advanced 2D
- Cat Grade 3D
-
- Guarding
-
- Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)
- Front Guard (Mesh) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
- Front Guard (Heavy Duty) ISO 10262:1998 Level (II)
-
- Other
-
- Bio Oil Capable
- Water Jacket Heater
- Counterweight (225 kg/496 lb)
-
- Engine
-
- Cat® C1.7 Turbo Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)
- Automatic Engine Idle
- Automatic Engine Shutdown
- Automatic Two Speed Travel
- Fuel Water Separator
- Power on Demand (not available in all regions)
- Variable Displacement Piston Pump
- Load Sensing/Flow Sharing Hydraulics
-
- Hydraulics
-
- Smart Tech Electronic Pump
- Accumulator
- Automatic Swing Brake
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
- One and Two Way Auxiliary Flow
- Continuous Auxiliary Flow
- Auxiliary Line Quick Disconnects
-
- Operator Environment
-
- Canopy or Cab (Canopy not available in some regions)
- Stick Steer Mode
- Travel Cruise Control
- Control Pattern Changer (optional in some regions)
- Adjustable Wrist Rests
- Washable Floor Mat
- Travel Pedals and Hand Levers
- Machine Security – Standard Key with Pass Code
- Fabric Suspension Seat (Cab only)
- Vinyl Suspension Seat (Canopy only)
- Hydraulic Lockout – All Controls
- Retractable High Visibility Seat Belt (75 mm/3 in)
- Coat Hook
- Cup Holder
- Storage Pocket
- Skylight
- Mounting Bosses for Front
- Signaling/Warning Horn
- Interior Light (Cab only)
- Boom Light, Halogen (not available in all regions)
- Utility Space for Mobile Phone
- Next Generation Color LCD Monitor (IP66)
– Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature Gauges
– Maintenance and Machine Monitoring
– Performance and Machine Adjustments
– Numeric Security Code
– Multiple Languages
– Hour Meter with Wake Up Switch
– Jog Dial (cab only)
-
- Undercarriage
-
- Rubber Belt (350 mm/13.8 in)
- Dozer Straight Blade
- Dozer Blade Float
- Tie Downs on Track Frame
-
- Boom, Stick And Linkages
-
- One Piece Boom (2500 mm/98.4 in)
- Standard Stick (1395 mm/54.9 in)
- Front Shovel Capable – Pin-On
- Thumb Ready
- Certified Lifting Eye
- Hydraulic Quick Coupler Lines
-
- Electrical
-
- 12 Volt Battery
- Software (machine and monitor)
- Maintenance Free Battery
- Lock Out/Tag Out Battery Disconnect
- 12 Volt Power Socket
- Product Link™ Elite
- Travel Alarm (optional in some regions)
-
- Guarding
-
- ROPS – ISO 12117-2:2008
- Top Guard ISO 10262:1998 Level I
-
- Other
-
- Eco Drain
