2025 Caterpillar Mini Excavators 304

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2025 Caterpillar Mini Excavators 304

Mini Excavators Inspired by Our Customers

The Cat® 304 Mini Excavator delivers power and performance in a compact size to help you work in a wide range of applications.

Features may include:

ALL DAY COMFORT
  • Choose either a canopy or a sealed and pressurized cab which can be equipped with air conditioning, adjustable wrist rests, and a suspension seat option to help keep you working comfortably all day long.
EASY TO OPERATE
  • Controls are easy to use and the intuitive Next Generation LCD monitor provides easy to read machine information. An advanced touchscreen monitor can also be equipped.
STICK STEER TRAVEL MODE
  • Moving around the job site is even easier with the Cat Stick Steer option. Easily switch from traditional travel controls with levers and pedals to joystick controls to move the machine and to operate the blade. The benefit of less effort and improved control is in your hands!
BIG PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT DESIGN
  • Strong lift and dig performance helps you get the job done faster. The compact radius design and retractable undercarriage let you access and work in the tightest areas. Dozer float allows for easy clean up.
SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE
  • Your safety is our top priority. The Cat mini excavator is designed to help keep you safe on the job. Courtesy work lights and a fluorescent retractable seat belt with optional seat belt reminder system are just a couple of the safety features we’ve built into the machine.

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Highlights

  • San Diego, California
  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Mini Excavators 304
  • Model: C1.7 Turbo
  • Available
  • Straight/Angle Blade: 66.9 in/66.9 in | Stick Track: 61 in | Stick Track Belt/Shoe: 13.8 in | Long Stick Track Belt/Shoe: 13.8 in | Long Stick Track: 66.9 in
  • Angle/Straight Blade: 14.2 in/14.2 in | Maximum Dig: 198.4 in | Maximum Blade: 16.5 in | Swing Bearing: 21.9 in | Boom - Shipping Position: 63.8 in| O/A Shipping: 100 in | Long Stick O/A Shipping: 100 in | Long Stick Maximum Dig: 201.8 in | Long Stick Swing Bearing: 21.9 in | Long Stick Boom - Shipping Position: 75.2 in | Long Stick Maximum Blade: 16.5 in

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Mini Excavators
  • 304
  • Mini
  • Model: C1.7 Turbo
  • Net: 45 hp | Gross - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995(2014): 48.4 hp | Net - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC: 45 hp
  • 3.3 in
  • 101 in³
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
  • 3.9 in
  • Maximum Traction Force - High/Low Speed: 4271 lbf / 7329 lbf | Digging Force - Stick - Long: 4316 lbf | Digging Force - Stick: 4721 lbf | Digging Force - Bucket: 8588 lbf | Recyclability: 96%
  • Maximum/Minimum Weight: 4.9 psi/4.2 psi
  • Travel Speed Low - High: 2.2 mile/h - 3.2 mile/h | Machine Swing: 9 r/min
  • Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008): 76 dB(A) | Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008): 97 dB(A)
  • Operating - Travel: 3553 psi | Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary: 3553 psi | Operating - Swing: 2611 psi | Auxiliary Circuit - Primary: 3553 psi | Operating - Equipment: 3553 psi
  • Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary: 7 gal/min | Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm: 25 gal/min | Auxiliary Circuit - Primary: 21 gal/min
  • Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Gradeability - Maximum: 30 degrees | Boom Swing - Right: 50 Degrees | Boom Swing - Left: 78 Degrees | Angle Blade - Right/Left: 25 Degrees | Maximum Reach - Ground Level: 204.7 in | Vertical Wall: 94.3 in | Tail Swing with Counterweight: 51.2 in | Boom In Reach: 88.8 in | Boom Swing - Left: 20.9 in | Boom Swing - Right: 28.7 in | Maximum Dump Clearance: 143.5 in | Maximum Reach: 209.8 in | Tail Swing without Counterweight: 47.4 in | Long Stick Maximum Dump Clearance: 147.2 in | Long Stick Maximum Reach - Ground Level: 214.4 in | Long Stick Tail Swing with Counterweight: 51.2 in | Long Stick Boom Swing - Left: 20.9 in | Long Stick Maximum Reach: 219.3 in | Long Stick Boom In Reach: 92.1 in | Long Stick Boom Swing - Right: 28.7 in | Long Stick Vertical Wall: 99.8 in | Long Stick Tail Swing without Counterweight: 47.4 in
  • Angle/Straight Blade: 14.2 in/14.2 in | Maximum Dig: 198.4 in | Maximum Blade: 16.5 in | Swing Bearing: 21.9 in | Boom - Shipping Position: 63.8 in| O/A Shipping: 100 in | Long Stick O/A Shipping: 100 in | Long Stick Maximum Dig: 201.8 in | Long Stick Swing Bearing: 21.9 in | Long Stick Boom - Shipping Position: 75.2 in | Long Stick Maximum Blade: 16.5 in
  • Straight/Angle Blade: 66.9 in/66.9 in | Stick Track: 61 in | Stick Track Belt/Shoe: 13.8 in | Long Stick Track Belt/Shoe: 13.8 in | Long Stick Track: 66.9 in
  • Stick Shipping: 194.9 in | Long Stick Shipping: 194.9 in
  • Stick O/A Shipping: 97.6 in | Long Stick O/A Shipping: 97.6 in
  • Stick: 54.9 in | Stick O/A Undercarriage: 87 in | Long Stick: 66.7 in | Long Stick O/A Undercarriage: 87 in
  • Stick Dig: 126.4 in | Stick Maximum Blade: 18.7 in | Long Stick Dig: 138.2 in | Long Stick Maximum Blade: 18.7 in
  • Stick: 12 in | Long Stick: 12 in
  • 2.9 gal (US)
  • System: 17 gal (US) | Tank: 14 gal (US)
  • 17 gal (US)
  • Engine: 1.6 gal (US)
  • 9867 lb | Minimum/Maximum with Canopy: 8655 lb/9647 lb | Minimum/Maximum with Cab: 8875 lb/9867 lb
  • Long Stick: 66 lb | Steel Tracks: 430 lb | Counterweight : 496 lb | Angle Blade: 243 lb