Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,540kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,540kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB 8018 CTS. 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 7,540kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,540kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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