Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 55kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 55kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 13.8 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
- you want one that has 55kW more power
Cat's smallest crawler dozer, used for grading, site clearance and landscaping where a larger machine would be too heavy or too wide. The LGP undercarriage option suits soft or wet ground.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 55kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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