Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,845kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 497kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,845kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 11,845kg
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 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 497kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,845kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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