Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 13.5 tonnes |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Caterpillar D6K 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 D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,585kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,585kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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