Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,338kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,338kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Cat C3.6 |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 106,338kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,338kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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