Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB JS131LC
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 JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Caterpillar D3 has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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