Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Caterpillar D3 has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,497kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 66kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,497kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB216. 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 66kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,497kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Caterpillar D3 has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,497kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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