Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Terex Finlay C-1540
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 23,988kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 23,988kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Terex Finlay C-1540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 33,350kg (transport weight) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Crusher | - | Finlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter |
| Power unit | - | CAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp) |
| Features | - | Hydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Terex Finlay C-1540. 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 C-1540 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,988kg
A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Terex Finlay C-1540?
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 23,988kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher.
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