Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 has 59kW more power
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 DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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