Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 114kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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