Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 278kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,675kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 278kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,675kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 11,675kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 278kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 278kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,675kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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