Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,285kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,285kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Takeuchi TB230. 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 14,285kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,285kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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