Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,660kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,660kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 12,660kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,660kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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