Cat 302 CR vs Kubota U17

The Cat 302 CR is the heavier machine, at 2.26 t against 1.68 t, and the Cat 302 CR has more power (15.7 kW against 11.6 kW).

The Cat 302 CR is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport. The Kubota U17 is ahead on: turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 302 CR and the Kubota U17 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 302 CR
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 302 CR	Kubota U17
Operating weight	2,262 kg	1,675 kg
Net powerHigher is better	15.7 kW+35%	11.6 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.37 m+3%	2.31 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	4.04 m+5%	3.84 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.56 m+5%	2.44 m
Fuel tankHigher is better	26 L+37%	19 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.4 km/h+7%	4.1 km/h
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.75 m	0.62 m+17%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.3 m+2%	2.34 m
Overall length	3.9 m	3.545 m

All specifications

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Differences only(85)

FigureCat 302 CR Kubota U17

Dimensions

Tail swing radius0.75 mTail swing0.62 m

Max blade height0.285 mBlade raised, above ground0.28 m

Max blade depth0.295 mBlade lowered, below ground0.19 m

Overall height (to top of boom)1.07 mNot published

Overall height (to top of boom), long stick1.02 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.3 mOverall shipping height2.34 mtop of canopy

Swing bearing height0.442 mNot published

Track length1.85 mOverall undercarriage length1.585 mcrawler length

Overall length3.9 m3.545 m

Overall length, long stick3.88 mNot published

Shoe width0.25 mTrack belt/shoe width0.23 mrubber track

Width of crawler1.09 mNot published

Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.4 mNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.15 mMinimum ground clearance below undercarriage0.15 m

Overall widthNot published0.99 m

Track length on groundNot published1.23 mtumbler distance

Performance

Max digging depth2.37 m2.31 m

Max digging depth, long stick2.57 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.85 mVertical wall, standard stick1.68 m

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stick1.94 mNot published

Max reach at ground level4.04 m3.84 m

Max reach at ground level, long stick4.21 mNot published

Max digging reach4.11 mMaximum reach, standard stick3.9 m

Max digging reach, long stick4.27 mNot published

Max digging height3.55 m3.54 m

Max digging height, long stick3.62 mNot published

Max dumping height2.56 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick2.44 m

Max dumping height, long stick2.64 mNot published

Boom-in reach1.66 mBoom in reach, standard and long stickNot published

Boom swing, right50°Not published

Boom swing, left65°Not published

Bucket digging force20 kN1,534 kgfmax breakout force, bucket

Arm digging force11 kNStick digging force, standard stick867 kgfmax breakout force, arm

Arm digging force, long stick10 kNStick digging force, long stickNot published

Swing speed9.8 rpmMachine swing speed9.1 rpm

Min turning radiusNot published1.44 mfront swing radius without boom swing

Min turning radius (boom swung)Not published1.215 mfront swing radius with boom swing

Boom swingNot published65 deg. left / 58 deg. right

Max drawbar pullNot published2,207 kgf

Ground pressureNot published0.27 kgf/cm2

Weight

Operating weight2,262 kg1,675 kg

Operating weight, cab (minimum)2,057 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)1,918 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)2,081 kgNot published

EU CE plate weight, canopy2,045 kgNot published

EU CE plate weight, cab2,140 kgNot published

Weight increase, long stick8 kgNot published

Weight increase, steel tracks60 kgNot published

Weight increase, expandable undercarriage96 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelCat C1.1Kubota D902-E3

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage VNot published

Net power15.7 kW (21 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm11.6 kW (15.1 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,300 rpm

Gross power16.1 kW (21.6 hp)Engine power, SAE J1995:201412 kW (16.1 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,300 rpm

Bore77 mmNot published

Stroke81 mmNot published

Displacement1.1 L0.9 L898 cc

Hydraulics

Pump flow66 L/min17.3 L/min x 2 + 10.4 L/min x 1

Max pressure245 barOperating pressure, equipmentNot published

Operating pressure, travel245 barNot published

Operating pressure, swing147 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary33 L/minPressure 245 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondary14 L/minPressure 245 barNot published

Auxiliary flowNot published28 L/min

Travel

Travel speed (high)4.4 km/h4.1 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.9 km/h2.1 km/h

Max traction force, high speed13 kNNot published

Max traction force, low speed20 kNNot published

Ground pressure, minimum weight23.7 kPaNot published

Ground pressure, maximum weight26.8 kPaNot published

Gradeability (maximum)30°Not published

Blade

Blade width1.09 mExpanded: 1400 mm (55 in)1.24 mextended; 0.99 m retracted

Blade height0.225 m0.26 m

Boom and stick

Boom length1.85 mOne-piece boomNot published

Stick length0.96 mNot published

Stick length, long stick1.16 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank26 L19 L

Cooling system3.9 LNot published

Engine oil4.4 LNot published

Hydraulic tank18 L13 L

Hydraulic system26 LNot published

Final drive (each)0.6 LApproximate, 302 CR (S/N RHM00001-Up)Not published

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published23 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil3,000 hoursNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hours6,000 h minimumNot published

Sources: Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator Specalog AEHQ8146-09 (09-2025, build 05A, Global excluding China and Japan) · Kubota U17-3 brochure 8907E-01-AA (Kubota Australia, 2025-04)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 302 CRKubota U17Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 302 CR vs Kubota U17: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

By operating weight the Cat 302 CR is the biggest at 2.26 t, then the Kubota U17 at 1.68 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 15.7 kW (21 hp), Kubota U17 11.6 kW (15.1 HP) (net power), a 35% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 2.37 m, Kubota U17 2.31 m (max digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 4.04 m, Kubota U17 3.84 m (max reach at ground level), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 26 L, Kubota U17 19 L (fuel tank), a 37% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 302 CR or Kubota U17?

The Kubota U17: Cat 302 CR 0.75 m, Kubota U17 0.62 m (tail swing radius), a 17% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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