Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Caterpillar D6N has 79kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 79kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 79kW 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 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 D6N and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Caterpillar D6N has 79kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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