Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Caterpillar 301.7 CR
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 795kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 795kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Caterpillar 301.7 CR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 15.7 kW (21 hp) |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Caterpillar 301.7 CR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 795kg
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 301.7 CR if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Caterpillar 301.7 CR?
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 795kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 2kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator.
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