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Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26

The Caterpillar D3 has 63kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3
Caterpillar D3
Wacker Neuson EZ26
Wacker Neuson EZ26 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3Wacker Neuson EZ26
Operating weight9362kg (20,640lb)2,455 to 3,358 kg
Engine power77.6kW (104hp)14.6 kW
Blade capacity2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks-
EngineCat C3.6-
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,199 mm
Dig depth-2,803 mm
Width-1,550 mm
Height-2,412 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 63kW 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 EZ26 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?

The Caterpillar D3 has 63kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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