Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| 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: Komatsu D51PX, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D51PX and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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