Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 306 CR vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Caterpillar 306 CR and Wacker Neuson ET65 are almost identical in operating weight (about 6,751 and 6,718 kg).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Wacker Neuson in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 6,751 kg (14,900 lb) | 6,718 kg (14,800 lb) |
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 42 kW (56 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 41.7 kW (55.9 hp) at 2,200 rpm | — |
| Max. dig depth | 4.11 m (13 ft 6 in) | 4.18–4.19 m (13 ft 9 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 6.53 m (21 ft 5 in) | — |
| Track width | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Tail swing | 1.35–1.47 m (53–58 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C2.4 Turbo, 2.4 L (148 in³) | — |
| Gross power (ISO 14396) | 43.2 kW (57.9 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Max. dig height | 6.12 m (20 ft 1 in) | — |
| Max. dump clearance | 4.62 m (15 ft 2 in) | — |
| Vertical wall dig depth | 3.17 m (10 ft 5 in) | — |
| Stick length | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Shipping length | 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in) | — |
| Transport height | 2.41 m (7 ft 11 in) | — |
| Cab height | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) | — |
| Width over upper house | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | — |
| Rubber track width | 400 mm (16 in) | — |
| Ground pressure | 35–39 kPa (5.1–5.7 psi) | — |
| Gradeability | 30° | — |
| Option weights | Counterweight +250 kg; long stick +44 kg; steel tracks with pads +375 kg; angle blade +102 kg; XTC carriage +64 kg | — |
| Engine power | — | ≈42 kW (56 hp) |
| Digging radius | — | ≈6.9 m (22 ft 8 in) |
| Breakout force (max.) | — | 50.7 kN (11,400 lbf) |
| Tear-out (biting) force (max.) | — | 30.8 kN (6,920 lbf) |
| Engine | — | Four-cylinder turbo diesel, 2,216 cm³ |
| Boom | — | Monoblock or articulated (adds reach, depth and dump height) |
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| Full 306 CR review | Full ET65 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.