Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,230kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,230kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,230kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,230kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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