Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 D6K2 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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