Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,803kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,803kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,803kg
- you want one that digs 96cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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.
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 EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,803kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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