Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,085kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,085kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,085kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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