Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 56kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 56kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 15,460kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 56kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 56kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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