Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,770kg and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,770kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 18.9kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. 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 14,770kg
- you want one that has 39kW 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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,770kg and has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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