Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 156kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,338kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 156kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 13,338kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 156kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,338kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 156kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,338kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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