Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 3T-2
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,815kg and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,815kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 18.9 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 3T-2. 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 14,815kg
- 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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 3T-2?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,815kg and has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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