Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 23kW 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 ET145 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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