Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Cormidi C85
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Cormidi C85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 566kg |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Load capacity | - | 800kg |
| Dimensions | - | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high |
| Skip capacity | - | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m |
| Travel speed | - | 5.5km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Cormidi C85. 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 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg
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 C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Cormidi C85?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.
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