Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 710kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 710kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 710kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Full PC26MR-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 710kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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