Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,090kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,090kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 11,090kg
- you want one that has 2kW 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 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,090kg and has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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