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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 42kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) - image: Herts Tool Co.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPThwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)-
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Payload-1,000 kg
Unladen weight-1,295 kg
Standard transport width-1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option)

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 42kW 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.

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Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...

The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.

Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 42kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.

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