Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,652kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,652kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | - | Cat C3.6 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that has 64kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,652kg
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 CX25D and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar D3 has 64kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,652kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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