Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,695kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,695kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 3465 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 | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 13,695kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,695kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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