Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Caterpillar D4K2
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,992kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,992kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Caterpillar D4K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Caterpillar D4K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,992kg
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
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
Cat's smallest crawler dozer, used for grading, site clearance and landscaping where a larger machine would be too heavy or too wide. The LGP undercarriage option suits soft or wet ground.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Caterpillar D4K2?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,992kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 has 11kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer.
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