Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,053kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,053kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Caterpillar D6T 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,053kg
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,053kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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