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Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3
Caterpillar D3
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight9362kg (20,640lb)3,553 to 4,753 kg
Engine power77.6kW (104hp)18.2 kW
Blade capacity2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks-
EngineCat C3.6-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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.

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Full D3 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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