Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,410kg and has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,410kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Caterpillar D3G LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,410kg
- you want one that has 33kW 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 Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,410kg and has 33kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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