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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Manitou MT933

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 10,015kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPManitou MT933
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)7,145kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm-
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Manitou MT933. 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 10,015kg

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.

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Buy or hire the MT933 if...

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Manitou MT933?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 10,015kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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