Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 has 33kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 33kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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