Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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