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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,560kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP - image: similar Caterpillar model shown; photo Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPMerlo P30.10
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)7600 kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Merlo P30.10. 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 9,560kg

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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Full D3G LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 497kW more power

A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.

Full P30.10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,560kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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