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Caterpillar D3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Caterpillar D3 has 45kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3
Caterpillar D3
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight9362kg (20,640lb)4,847 to 5,855 kg
Engine power77.6kW (104hp)32.5 kW
Blade capacity2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks-
EngineCat C3.6-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Dig depth-3,667 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 45kW 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 EZ50 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50?

The Caterpillar D3 has 45kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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