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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Wacker Neuson EZ17

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP
Wacker Neuson EZ17
Wacker Neuson EZ17 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPWacker Neuson EZ17
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)1,724 to 1,887 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Breakout force-18.7 kN
Length-3,581 mm
Dig depth-2,590 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,369 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ17 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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