Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Hydrema 912F
The Hydrema 912F has 92kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 92kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Hydrema 912F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 108kW (147hp) |
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 7,270kg |
| Payload | - | 10,000kg |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Hydrema 912F. 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 912F if...
- you want one that has 92kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Hydrema 912F?
The Hydrema 912F has 92kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.
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