Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 42,667kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 42,667kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 42,667kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 42,667kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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