Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,560kg and has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,560kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 48 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 86C-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 8,560kg
- you want one that has 9kW 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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,560kg and has 9kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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