Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Manitou MT933
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 2,217kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 2,217kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 7,145kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Manitou MT933. 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 2,217kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Manitou MT933?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 2,217kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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