Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,795kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,795kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar D3G LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,795kg
- you want one that has 22kW 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 S450 and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,795kg and has 22kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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