Caterpillar
D3
Small crawler dozer
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Where to hire or buy the Caterpillar D3
Specifications
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Net engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 |
Figures taken from an established dealer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
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.
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