Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,487kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,487kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB230. 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 6,487kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,487kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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