Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,840kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 98kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 3,840kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 98kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,840kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,840kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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