Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 315kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 1,297kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 315kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 1,297kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 1,297kg
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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 315kW more power
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 315kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 1,297kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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