Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,448kg and has 47kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,448kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 47kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar D3G LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,448kg
- you want one that has 47kW 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.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,448kg and has 47kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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