Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power and digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power and digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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