Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB 535-95
The Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB 535-95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant |
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB 535-95. 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 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 535-95 if...
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB 535-95?
The Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).
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