Head to head
Avant 528 vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Avant 528, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that has 59kW more power
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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