Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
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 ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 2,200 to 2,746 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 | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,602 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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