Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,245kg and has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,245kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Caterpillar D3G LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,245kg
- you want one that has 42kW more power
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,245kg and has 42kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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