Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Takeuchi TB216
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,295kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,295kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Takeuchi TB216. 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 15,295kg
- you want one that has 46kW 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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,295kg and has 46kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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