Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Hydrema 912F
The Hydrema 912F has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Hydrema 912F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 108kW (147hp) |
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 7,270kg |
| Payload | - | 10,000kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Hydrema 912F. 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 912F if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Hydrema 912F?
The Hydrema 912F has 30kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.
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