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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)
Operating weight

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.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight6,725 lb (3,050 kg)
    Weight range by configuration5,645 lb to 6,725 lb depending on cab, canopy and options
    Ground pressure3.5 psi (24.1 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length13 ft 11 in (4.24 m)
    Width5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
    Height8 ft 2 in (2.48 m)
    Track shoe width11.8 in (300 mm)
    Engine
    EngineCat C1.1 Turbo
    Power (as published)23.6 hp (17.6 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
    Max reach at ground14 ft 10 in (4.51 m)
    Bucket breakout force5,238 lbf (23.3 kN)
    Tail swingReduced (compact radius)

    How it compares

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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:

    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.