Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo FH16 750
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer. The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo FH16 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | D16K, 750hp |
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | - |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Torque | - | 3,550Nm |
| Gearbox | - | I-Shift automated with crawler gears |
| Configuration | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo FH16 750. 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 FH16 750 if...
Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo FH16 750?
The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range.
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