Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,670kg and has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,670kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 is the bigger machine by 14,670kg
- 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.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,670kg and has 42kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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