Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Caterpillar D3
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 33,824kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 33,824kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 33,824kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the D3 if...
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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Caterpillar D3?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 33,824kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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