Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,250kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,250kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Develon DX17Z-7. 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 15,250kg
- you want one that has 46kW 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
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,250kg and has 46kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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