Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 345kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 345kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 345kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 345kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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