Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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