Cat 304

ALL DAY COMFORT

Enjoy a comfortable workday with the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator. Choose between a canopy or sealed and pressurized cab equipped with air conditioning, adjustable wrist rests, and a suspension seat. These features help you work comfortably for long hours, even in tough conditions.

EASY TO OPERATE

Operating the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator is a breeze with its user-friendly controls. The intuitive Next Generation LCD monitor provides easy-to-read machine information, and an advanced touchscreen monitor can be added as an upgrade option.

STICK STEER TRAVEL MODE

Experience improved control and less effort with the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator’s Stick Steer option. Easily switch from traditional travel controls with levers and pedals to joystick controls. This feature enables you to move the machine and operate the blade with greater ease.

BIG PERFORMANCE IN A SMALL MACHINE

The Cat® 304 Mini Excavator packs a punch with its strong lift and dig performance. Its reduced radius tail swing design provides exceptional stability and performance. With a maximum width of 1700 mm (67 in), the 304 can access hard-to-reach areas. Dozer float allows for easy clean-up, and an angle blade is available for finished grading and backfilling applications.

SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE

Your safety is a top priority with the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator. We’ve built in features such as courtesy work lights and a fluorescent retractable seat belt to keep you safe on the job.

SIMPLE SERVICE FOR LESS DOWNTIME

Keep your machine up and running with minimal downtime thanks to the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator’s easy maintenance. Routine check points are easily accessible at ground level through the side doors.

LOWER OPERATING COSTS

The Cat® 304 Mini Excavator is designed to help you save on operating costs. Features like auto idle, auto engine shutdown, and efficient hydraulics with a variable displacement pump help reduce fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Cat® 304 Mini Excavator is built with sustainability in mind. Its C1.7 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. It can use ULSD blended with lower-carbon intensity fuels up to 20% biodiesel FAME or 100% renewable diesel, HVO, and GTL fuels. The machine’s Auto Idle feature reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by automatically entering idle mode when not in use. The Engine Idle Shutdown Timer decreases fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions, and idle time by shutting down the machine after a preset idling period. Cruise control helps you maintain a constant speed and saves fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The Cat® Seat Belt Reminder provides audible and visual warnings to remind operators to buckle up during machine operation. The machine’s extended maintenance intervals reduce downtime and decrease the amount of fluid and filters replaced over its lifespan. Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time by alerting you of machine updates virtually, while Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time by allowing your Cat dealer to test the machine virtually while working. Cat Grade, equipped with advanced 2D and 3D technologies, combines advanced guidance with optional automated machine control to help you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.

In conclusion, the Cat® 304 Mini Excavator is a powerful, compact machine that offers all-day comfort, ease of operation, stick