Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Comacchio GEO 900
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer. The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Comacchio GEO 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 126-180kW (169-240hp) |
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Weight | - | 16-18 tonnes |
| Torque range | - | 1,300-1,520 daNm |
| Feed stroke | - | 4,000-7,000mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Comacchio GEO 900. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
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 GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Comacchio GEO 900?
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
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