Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 44kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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