Wacker Neuson EW65 equipment comparison
Compare Wacker Neuson EW65 specifications with competing equipment. Published values and source documents from Shield Equipment, Parry Sound, Ontario.
Wacker Neuson EW65 compared with Caterpillar 306E2
These machines share a similar work class but differ significantly in some specifications.
Engine
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Engine Model | Perkins 404J-E22T | Not published |
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| Engine Power | 42 kW | 38.4 kW |
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| Power | 42 kW (56 hp) | Not published |
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| Emissions | EPA / CARB Tier 4 Final | Not published |
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Transport & Access
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Tail Configuration | Conventional tail swing | Not published |
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| Min Width (Retracted) | 2,085 mm | Not published |
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| Width (Expanded) | 2,085 mm | Not published |
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| Overall Height | 2,776 mm | Not published |
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| Transport Length | 6,220 mm | Not published |
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Working Range
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Digging Radius | 6,350 mm | ~5,800 mm |
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| Dump Height | ~4,200 mm | ~4,000 mm |
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Digging Performance
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Bucket Dig Force | ~52 kN | ~49 kN |
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| Arm Dig Force | ~31 kN | ~29 kN |
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Mobility
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Travel Speed (max) | 29.9 km/h | ~5.4 km/h |
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Hydraulics
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Pump Capacity | 144 L/min | ~55 L/min |
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| Working Hydraulic Pressure | 250 bar | ~241 bar |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Operating Weight | 6,660 – 7,550 kg | ~6,290 kg |
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Performance
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 4,350 mm | 3,990 mm |
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| Bucket Dig Force | ~52 kN | Not published |
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| Arm Dig Force | ~31 kN | Not published |
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| Road Travel Speed | ~35 km/h (4WD) | Not published |
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| Swing Speed | ~8.0 rpm | Not published |
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| Gradeability | ~30° | Not published |
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Reach & Depth
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 4,350 mm (14 ft 3 in) | Not published |
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| Max Reach | 6,350 mm (20 ft 10 in) | Not published |
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| Max Dump Height | ~4,200 mm (~13 ft 9 in) | Not published |
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Drive / Undercarriage
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| Drive | 4WD + 4 outrigger stabilizers | Not published |
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| Boom Type | Triple articulated | Not published |
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Hydraulics & Controls
| Specification | EW65 | 306E2 |
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| System Pressure | 250 bar (3,626 psi) | Not published |
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| Main Pumps | Variable displacement piston | Not published |
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| Controls | ISO / SAE pattern — switchable | Not published |
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Sources
- 2026 CAD Compact Equipment PLOG (Effective April 1, 2026) REV1 Wacker Neuson 2026
- Legacy shieldequipment.ca website content Shield Equipment Ltd 2026
- Competitor Specification Data — Manufacturer Spec Sheets (2024–2025) Various manufacturers 2025
Missing figures are marked “Not published”; they are not estimates.