Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Terex Finlay J-960
The Terex Finlay J-960 is the bigger machine by 19,888kg and has 62kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay J-960 is the bigger machine by 19,888kg.
- Engine power: the Terex Finlay J-960 has 62kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Terex Finlay J-960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 29,250kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 140kW (188hp), Caterpillar C7.1 |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Feed opening | - | 900mm x 600mm (35" x 24") |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Terex Finlay J-960. 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 J-960 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,888kg
- you want one that has 62kW more power
A tracked jaw crusher used by quarries, recyclers and demolition contractors to crush rock, concrete and rubble into a re-usable aggregate on site. Its size suits mid-volume operations rather than a small compact crusher or a static quarry 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 J-960?
The Terex Finlay J-960 is the bigger machine by 19,888kg and has 62kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Terex Finlay J-960 is a tracked mobile jaw crusher.
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