Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
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 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Thwaites 9 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 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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