Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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