Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 34,869kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 34,869kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 34,869kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 34,869kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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