Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 64kW 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 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 D3 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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