- Shipping Length Of Unit: 17 ft / 5170 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 8.33 ft / 2550 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 17.33 ft / 5280 mm
- Max Loading Height: 12.08 ft / 3690 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 304C CR
The Caterpillar 304C CR is a 4.9 t-class midi excavator with a 42 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight10844 lb4920 kg
03Selected published values95
Midi excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching and site work where a mid-size tracked machine fits the access available. Published rows for Caterpillar 304C CR include a published maximum digging depth of 10.83 ft / 3300 mm, published operating weight of 10844 lb / 4920 kg, published engine power of 43.2 hp / 32.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (17 ft / 5170 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (8.33 ft / 2550 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (17.33 ft / 5280 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit17 ft5170 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.33 ft2550 mm
Max Cutting Height17.33 ft5280 mm
Max Loading Height12.08 ft3690 mm
Max Reach Along Ground17.93 ft5460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth8 ft2440 mm
Max Digging Depth10.83 ft3300 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Standard StickStandard Stick
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit17.33 ft5290 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.33 ft2550 mm
Max Cutting Height18 ft5480 mm
Max Loading Height12.83 ft3900 mm
Max Reach Along Ground19.18 ft5830 mm
Max Digging Depth12.08 ft3690 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth9.08 ft3690 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Long StickLong Stick
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks6.5 ft1980 mm
Length Of Track On Ground8.5 ft2580 mm
Ground Clearance1.12 ft340 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.33 ft2550 mm
Tail Swing Radius3.5 ft1070 mm
Track Gauge5.18 ft1578.87 mm
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick12.8 ft3.91 m
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick12.11 ft3.7 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick19.13 ft5.84 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick17.91 ft5.46 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick17.9 ft5.46 m
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick8 ft2.44 m
Removal Counterweight Clearance2 ft615 mm
Shipping Height8.37 ft2551.18 mm
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick17.98 ft5.49 m
Length - Center Of Rollers17.91 ft17.91 ft
Shipping Length17 ft5181.61 mm
Height - Over Cab8.37 ft2.56 m
Swing Radius - Rear3.51 ft1.07 m
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick17.32 ft5.28 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick12.11 ft3.7 m
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick10.8 ft3.3 m
Track Shoe Width1.31 ft0.4 m
Transport Width6.5 ft1981.2 mm
Width - Over Track6.5 ft1.99 m
Undercarriage
Shoe Size16 in400 mm
Track Gauge5.17 ft1580 mm
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed9 rpm9 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop80 degrees80 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop60 degrees60 degrees
Boom Swing - Right50 degrees50 degrees
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22512251
Engine ModelS4Q2S4Q2
Gross Power43.2 hp32.3 kw
Net Power42 hp31.4 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement153 cu in2505 L
Operational
Operating Weight10844 lb4920 kg
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal72 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3 gal11 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.6 gal78 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Engine Oil Capacity1.9 gal7 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure3553 psi24500 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity31.4 gal/min119 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed9 rpm9 rpm
Weights
Operating Weight10582 lb4800 kg
Operating Weight - With Cab10844 lb4918.8 kg
Blade
Height15 in381 mm
Width6.5 ft1981.2 mm
Lift Height17 in431.8 mm
Dig Depth21 in533.4 mm
Hydraulic System
Operating Pressure - Swing2553 psi2553 psi
Operating Pressure - Equipment3553 psi3553 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel3553 psi3553 psi
Digging Force - Stick - Standard5553 lb2518.8 kg
Digging Force - Stick - Long4788 lb2171.9 kg
Digging Force - Bucket10049 lb4558.2 kg
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)18.5 gal/min18.5 gal/min
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar9.25 gal/min9.25 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.9 gal11 L
Fuel Tank19 gal72 L
Hydraulic Tank12.7 gal48.1 L
Hydraulic System20.6 gal78 L
Engine Oil1.8 gal6.9 L
Engine Dimensions
Bore3.5 in88.9 mm
Stroke4.1 in104.2 mm
Displacement153 cu in2.6 L
Sound Levels
Cab80 dB(A)80 dB(A)
Canopy78 dB(A)78 dB(A)
Msc Comments
Msc Spec Date3/063/06
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed5170 lb2345.1 kg
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed10027 lb4548.2 kg
Gradeability - Maximum - High30 degrees30 degrees
Travel Speed - High2.9 mph4.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Low1.6 mph2.6 km/h
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