Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Caterpillar D6N has 92kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 92kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 92kW 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 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 D6N and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Caterpillar D6N has 92kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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