Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB JS131LC
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB JS131LC. 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 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB JS131LC?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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