Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 5,897kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 5,897kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 3465 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 5,897kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 5,897kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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