Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 2kW 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 ET145 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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