Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| 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: Komatsu D51PX, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 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 Komatsu D51PX and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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