Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is about 3% heavier than the Caterpillar 301.7 CR (1,904 vs 1,852 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 301.7 CR has about 14% more engine power (16 kW (21 hp) vs 14 kW (19 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Wacker Neuson 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) | 1,904 kg (4,200 lb) |
| Engine power | 16 kW (21 hp) | 14 kW (19 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 | ≈2.5–2.6 m (8 ft 2 in–8 ft 6 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) | Zero tail swing |
| 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 | — | ≈13.8 kW (18.5 hp) |
| Reach at ground level | — | ≈3.9–4.0 m (12 ft 9 in–13 ft 2 in) |
| Width | — | 990 mm (39 in) |
| Engine | — | Yanmar 3TNV80F, three cylinders |
| Travel | — | Two speeds as standard; up to ≈4.8 km/h (3 mph) |
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| Full 301.7 CR review | Full EZ17 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.