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Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Caterpillar D3G LGP

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 893kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL - image: BOMAG
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP - image: similar Caterpillar model shown; photo Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PLCaterpillar D3G LGP
Engine power95,0 kW77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm
Weight12.600 kg-
Working width2.130 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-17,160lb (7,784kg)
Blade capacity-2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth
Ground pressure-4.24psi

Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Caterpillar D3G LGP. 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 893kW 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 D3G LGP if...

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.

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Full D3G LGP specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 893kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.

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