Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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