Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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