Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Yanmar ViO17
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,330kg and has 47kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,330kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 47kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Yanmar ViO17. 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 15,330kg
- you want one that has 47kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,330kg and has 47kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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