Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 4,032 to 5,206 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 | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 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 D6T LGP and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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