Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 40kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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