Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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 39kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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