Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Caterpillar D3 has 62kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,872kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 62kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,872kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 62kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,872kg
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Caterpillar D3 has 62kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,872kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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