Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Takeuchi TB216
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is about 5% heavier than the Takeuchi TB216 (1,852 vs 1,770 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has about 33% more engine power (16 kW (21 hp) vs 12 kW (16 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Takeuchi in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 1,852 kg (4,100 lb) | 1,770 kg (3,900 lb) |
| Engine power | 16 kW (21 hp) | 12 kW (16 hp) |
| Net power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | — |
| Max. dig depth | 2.35–2.54 m (7 ft 9 in–8 ft 4 in), by stick | 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 3.90–4.06 m (12 ft 10 in–13 ft 4 in) | — |
| Track width | 0.99 m retracted / 1.30 m extended (39 / 51 in) | — |
| Tail swing | 0.65 m (25.6 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C1.1, 3 cylinders, 1.1 L (69 in³) | — |
| Gross power | 16.1 kW (21.6 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Max. dig height | 3.49 m (11 ft 5 in) | — |
| Max. dump clearance | 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in) | — |
| Vertical wall dig depth | 1.80–1.89 m (5 ft 11 in–6 ft 2 in) | — |
| Boom swing (left / right) | 65° / 50° | — |
| Shipping length | 3.59 m (11 ft 9 in) | — |
| Shipping height | 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in) | — |
| Undercarriage length | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) | — |
| Rubber track width | 230 mm (9.1 in) | — |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 in) | — |
| Blade height / depth | 269 mm / 264 mm (10.6 / 10.4 in) | — |
| Option weights | Long stick +10 kg; steel tracks +50 kg; heavy counterweight +67 kg | — |
| Engine power | — | 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) |
| Minimum width | — | ≈98 cm (38.6 in), retractable undercarriage |
| Max. width | — | ≈1.30 m (51 in) extended |
| Bucket breakout force | — | ≈16.5 kN (3,700 lbf) |
| Engine | — | Yanmar 3TNV-series three-cylinder diesel (market dependent) |
| Tail swing radius | — | ≈725 mm (28.5 in) |
| Arm length | — | ≈1.36 m (4 ft 6 in) |
| Variants | — | TB216H hybrid version (diesel or mains electric power) in some markets |
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| Full 301.7 CR review | Full TB216 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.