Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D3 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 762kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 762kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 48 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB 86C-2. 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 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 762kg
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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D3 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 762kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.