Caterpillar 302.7 CR weight and specsMini excavator
The Caterpillar 302.7 CR mini excavator has an operating weight of 6,725 lb (3,050 kg). For transport it is 13 ft 11 in long, 5 ft 2 in wide and 8 ft 2 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 6,725 lb3,050 kg3.05 t
- Engine power
- 23.6 hp (17.6 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
- Tail swing
- Reduced (compact radius)
6,725lb 3,050kg 3.05t
3.36 US tons, 3.05 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 13 ft 11 in × 5 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the 302.7 CR
Plan for a trailer payload above 6,725 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 2 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 6 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 6,725 lb (3,050 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight range by configuration | 5,645 lb to 6,725 lb depending on cab, canopy and options |
| Ground pressure | 3.5 psi (24.1 kPa) |
| Length | 13 ft 11 in (4.24 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m) |
| Track shoe width | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Engine | Cat C1.1 Turbo |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 23.6 hp (17.6 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 14 ft 10 in (4.51 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 5,238 lbf (23.3 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) |
How it compares
The Caterpillar 302.7 CR next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| John Deere 26G | 5,780 lb2,622 kg2.62 t | 4 ft 11 in | 8 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANY SY26U | 6,085 lb2,760 kg2.76 t | 5 ft 1 in | 8 ft |
| Caterpillar 302.7 CR | 6,725 lb3,050 kg3.05 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | 7,418 lb3,365 kg3.36 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 3 in |
| Bobcat E35 | 7,659–7,893 lb3,474–3,580 kg3.47–3.58 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft |
| John Deere 35G | 7,760 lb3,520 kg3.52 t | 5 ft 9 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Yanmar ViO35-6A | 7,905 lb3,586 kg3.59 t | 5 ft 8 in | – |
| Kubota U35-4 | 8,129 lb3,687 kg3.69 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 1 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Caterpillar 302.7 CR weigh?
Operating weight: 6,725 lb (3,050 kg). Standard configuration; 5,645 lb to 6,725 lb depending on cab, canopy and options. Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Caterpillar 302.7 CR?
Transport length 13 ft 11 in, transport width 5 ft 2 in, transport height 8 ft 2 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 302.7 CR?
One with a payload rating above 6,725 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 2 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 302.7 CR?
Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 6,725 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- 302.7 CR Mini Excavator | CatManufacturer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.