Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 3CX
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,025kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,025kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 3CX. 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 9,025kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 3CX?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,025kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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