Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 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 | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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