Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Terex Finlay C-1540
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,435kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,435kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Terex Finlay C-1540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 33,350kg (transport weight) |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Crusher | - | Finlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter |
| Power unit | - | CAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp) |
| Features | - | Hydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Terex Finlay C-1540. 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 C-1540 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 31,435kg
A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Terex Finlay C-1540?
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,435kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher.
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