Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB 9T-2
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,962kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,962kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB 9T-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 is the bigger machine by 3,962kg
- 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 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB 9T-2?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,962kg and has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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