Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB 525-60
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,872kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,872kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 5490 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB 525-60. 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 3,872kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
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 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB 525-60?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,872kg and has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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