Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 202kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 202kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 202kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 202kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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