Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,338kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,338kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 8018 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 15,338kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,338kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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