Head to head
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Caterpillar D3
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 872kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 872kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 95,0 kW | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Weight | 12.600 kg | - |
| Working width | 2.130 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Operating weight | - | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 213 D-5 PL if...
- you want one that has 872kW more power
A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.
Full BW 213 D-5 PL 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 Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Caterpillar D3?
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 872kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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