Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,154kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,154kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,006 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 16,154kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,154kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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