Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,635kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,635kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,635kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,635kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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