Head to head
Arjes Impaktor 250 evo vs Caterpillar 301.7 CR
The Arjes Impaktor 250 evo is the bigger machine by 12,085kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Arjes Impaktor 250 evo is the bigger machine by 12,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| Arjes Impaktor 250 evo | Caterpillar 301.7 CR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,000kg | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) |
| Engine | Volvo Penta TAD581VE, 129kW / 175hp | - |
| Hopper capacity | 2.25m3 | - |
| Rotor length | 1,500mm | - |
| Rotor diameter | 680mm | - |
| Throughput | 80-100 t/h (C&D waste) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) |
| Engine power | - | 15.7 kW (21 hp) |
Sources: Arjes Impaktor 250 evo, Caterpillar 301.7 CR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Impaktor 250 evo if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,085kg
A tracked impact crusher aimed at demolition and construction waste rather than quarried rock. Its 2.25m3 hopper and stated 80-100 tonnes an hour throughput on construction and demolition waste suit site-based crushing contractors clearing rubble, not small driveway or garden jobs.
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Buy or hire the 301.7 CR if...
The Cat 301.7 CR is Caterpillar's roughly 2 tonne mini excavator, built around the Cat C1.1 engine and backed by Caterpillar's dealer network for parts and service. It is specified on UK sites for the same drainage, groundworks and utility jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and Takeuchi TB216, with buyers often citing Cat's residual values and dealer support over price. It is one of the smaller models in Caterpillar's wider mini excavator line-up, which extends up to around 10 tonnes.
Full 301.7 CR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Arjes Impaktor 250 evo and the Caterpillar 301.7 CR?
The Arjes Impaktor 250 evo is the bigger machine by 12,085kg. The Arjes Impaktor 250 evo is a tracked mobile impact crusher for construction, demolition and green waste; the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator.
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