Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 683kg. The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 683kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DW10 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 683kg
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 DW10 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is the bigger machine by 683kg. The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 3kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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