Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 540kg and digs 26cm deeper. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 540kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 26cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 has 1kW more power
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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 540kg
- you want one that digs 26cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 540kg and digs 26cm deeper. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has 1kW more power. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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