Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,682kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,682kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,682kg
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,682kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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