Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Komatsu D61PX is a 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
| Komatsu D61PX | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| 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 D61PX, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
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 D61PX and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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