Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,662kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,662kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 7,662kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 35kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,662kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 35kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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