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Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Caterpillar D3 has 22kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3
Caterpillar D3
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight9362kg (20,640lb)10,625 to 11,855 kg
Engine power77.6kW (104hp)55.4 kW
Blade capacity2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks-
EngineCat C3.6-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 22kW 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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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Caterpillar D3 has 22kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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