Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 222kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 222kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 222kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 222kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.