Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 35Z-1
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,604kg and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,604kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 3556 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 18.4 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 35Z-1. 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 13,604kg
- you want one that has 39kW 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 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,604kg and has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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