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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 2kW 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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