Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs SANY SY26U
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14.5 tonnes and has 43kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14.5 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 43kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, SANY SY26U. 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 14.5 tonnes
- you want one that has 43kW more power
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the SANY SY26U?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14.5 tonnes and has 43kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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