Head to head
Avant 640 vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar D3 has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Avant 640, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that has 50kW 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 640 and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar D3 has 50kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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