Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 48kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that has 48kW more power
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 48kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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