Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo ECR88D
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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