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Avant 528 vs Caterpillar D3G LGP

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 38kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP - image: similar Caterpillar model shown; photo Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Caterpillar D3G LGP
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-17,160lb (7,784kg)
Blade capacity-2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth
Ground pressure-4.24psi

Sources: Avant 528, Caterpillar D3G LGP. 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 D3G LGP if...

  • you want one that has 38kW more power

A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.

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Full D3G LGP specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 38kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.

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