Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 5,733kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 5,733kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 85kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5225mm |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB2150. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,733kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 5,733kg and has 7kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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