Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Kubota KX019-4
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Kubota KX019-4 digs 4cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 135kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 4cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 301.7 CR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 135kg
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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 4cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Kubota KX019-4 digs 4cm deeper. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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