Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,085kg and has 139kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,085kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 139kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,085kg
- you want one that has 139kW more power
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
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 D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,085kg and has 139kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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