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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,005kg and has 39kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP - image: similar Caterpillar model shown; photo Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 14,005kg
  • you want one that has 39kW 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.

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Full D3G LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,005kg and has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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