Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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