Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 7,798kg. The Caterpillar D3 has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 7,798kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Caterpillar D3G LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,798kg
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 7,798kg. The Caterpillar D3 has 20kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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