Dec 18, 2023 · Earlier this yr i bought a 2002 caterpillar 304.5 excavator. The the right foot pedal( boom swing) has always been stiff and does not return to neutral like the left pedal does. I have taken the floor up and cleaned lots of caked in mud and …

Apr 5, 2005 · Here are a few specs, courtesy of www.spec-check.com (where they keep specs for non-current models). One thing I notice is that the 304CR generates more than 40% better bucket breakout force than the 303.5, and outweighs the 303.5 by nearly 30 percent.

Oct 17, 2020 · I have a 01 cat 304.5 mini that i recently purchased will not start when cold out. glow plugs are not getting power from relay, have 12v to relay & yellow wire to glow plug is good, I would think there has to be another timer relay of some sort. does anyone have a wiring diagram for this machine, the control circuit for relay never has B+ to ...

Dec 3, 2023 · hey, everyone, I got a cat 304.5 mini excavator I'm having issues with the dipper out cannot push material very well at all I cannot move any material whatsoever with my swing and also very slow and feel like digging is also slow. according to cat manual pilot pressure is supposed to be 440+-50psi my gauge reads 600psi measured piston pump 1 it ...

May 28, 2013 · cat 304.5. Thread starter proulx76; Start date May 28, 2013; P. proulx76 New Member. Joined May 26, 2013 ...

Dec 23, 2012 · I have a CAT 304.5 with a odd problem. Sometimes it will not shut off. I've tried disconnecting every relay, the ignition switch, just about every other thing I could find. At first I had to stop it by pulling wire to the fuel shutoff, then I figured out the circuit breaker to the console...

May 10, 2024 · 304.5 cat excavator. Thread starter Allan Neels; Start date May 10, 2024; A. Allan Neels Member. Joined ...

Jan 28, 2021 · I have a 2001 Cat 304.5 mini excavator I have bought to clean up some new property, have a 20" bucket & thumb but would like a ditch cleaning bucket for field drainage ditches, what would be a good fit for that machine 36", 42" or bigger? Not doing a huge amount but would like to know what would be a good match for size machine. Thanks!!

Oct 26, 2019 · I have a cat 304.5 and I cannot find the omega marks anywhere. Probably has aftermarket tracks. How important is it to adjust tracks with the omega mark? Looks like cat is the only one who mentions this.

Jan 24, 2015 · I have a 2001 cat 304.5 that both front track idlers have BAD bearings, can I buy just the bearing somewhere or do I have to buy the hole idler assm, & if so where can I find one other than CAT, just bought this machine for some fence row cleaning & don't want to spend a ton of money on it. Thanks in advance...