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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 336kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,095kg.

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 ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPYanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)8065 kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 9,095kg

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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 336kW more power

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 336kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,095kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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