Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Takeuchi TB260
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,425kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 5735 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 | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Takeuchi TB260. 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 11,425kg
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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,425kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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