Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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