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Caterpillar D3C Series III vs Caterpillar D3G

Verdict: Caterpillar D3C Series III vs Caterpillar D3G

The Caterpillar D3C Series III and the Caterpillar D3G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D3C Series III leads on rated power with 78 hp against 77 hp. Caterpillar D3C Series III is the lighter machine (15,518 kg vs 16,227 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D3G is the newer design (2001 vs 1987). In short: choose the Caterpillar D3C Series III for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D3G if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar D3C Series III Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar D3G Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
78 hp
77 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Hydrostatic Final drives
double-reduction outboard planetaryReference
Final drives
double-reduction outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
58.2 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.9 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power shift Final drives
spur gearReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 119 mmReference
94 x 119 mmReference
Power (net)
52.9 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
58.2 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.0 LReference
13.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.9 LReference
20.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
165.0 LReference
165.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
66.6 lpmReference
60.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
15518 to 17004 poundsReference
16227 to 17160 poundsReference
Length
295 cmReference
310 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
398 cmReference
402 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
272 cmReference
271 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
279 cmReference
276 cmReference
Gauge
167 cmReference
167 cmReference
Operating
7713 kgReference
LGP dozer length
401 cmReference
Operating weight
7783 kgReference
Caterpillar D3C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
110Reference
Caterpillar D3C Tracks
Width
40 cmReference
231 cmReference
Length on ground
189 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.5 barReference
XL width
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
XL length on ground
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
XL area on ground
1.7 m²Reference
1.7 m²Reference
XL ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
LGP width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
LGP length on ground
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
LGP area on ground
2.6 m²Reference
2.6 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D3G attachments
Caterpillar D3G Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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