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Caterpillar D3 vs Hamm HC 110i

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 2,283kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D3
Caterpillar D3 - image: Peterson Cat
Hamm HC 110i
Hamm HC 110i - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3Hamm HC 110i
Operating weight9362kg (20,640lb)11,645 kg
Engine power77.6kW (104hp)-
Blade capacity2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks-
EngineCat C3.6-
Maximum working width-2,140 mm
Drum diameter-1,504 mm (front)
Power ISO 14396-85 kW

Sources: Caterpillar D3, Hamm HC 110i. 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.

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Full D3 specifications →

Buy or hire the HC 110i if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,283kg

An 11 tonne class single drum soil compactor for road, housing and groundworks sub-base and embankment compaction. Used by civils and earthworks contractors and larger hire fleets.

Full HC 110i specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Hamm HC 110i?

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 2,283kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Hamm HC 110i is a compactor with smooth drum.

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