Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 143kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 143kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, MTS Dino 12. 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 Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 143kW more power
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 143kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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