Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Cormidi C85
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 1,349kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 1,349kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Cormidi C85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 566kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 800kg |
| Engine | - | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp |
| Dimensions | - | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high |
| Skip capacity | - | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m |
| Travel speed | - | 5.5km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Cormidi C85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 301.7 CR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,349kg
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 C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Cormidi C85?
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 1,349kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.
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