Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 6,302kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 6,302kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Maximum lift height | - | 13.8m with stabilisers extended |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 9.25m |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB Loadall 540-140. 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 6,302kg
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 Loadall 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 6,302kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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