Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 177kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,540kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 177kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 5,540kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 177kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,540kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 177kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,540kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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