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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Wacker Neuson EZ17

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Wacker Neuson EZ17
Wacker Neuson EZ17 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPWacker Neuson EZ17
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)1,724 to 1,887 kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm13.8 kW
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Breakout force-18.7 kN
Length-3,581 mm
Dig depth-2,590 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,369 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ17 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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