Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,671kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,671kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,671kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,671kg and has 23kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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