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Caterpillar D3G vs Caterpillar D4G
Verdict: Caterpillar D3G vs Caterpillar D4G
The Caterpillar D3G and the Caterpillar D4G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D4G leads on rated power with 87 hp against 77 hp. Caterpillar D3G is the lighter machine (16,227 kg vs 17,196 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Caterpillar D4G 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
77 hp
87 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
double-reduction outboard planetaryReference
double-reduction outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
57.4 kWReference
64.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 119 mmReference
94 x 119 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
57.4 kWReference
64.9 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.0 LReference
13.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.9 LReference
20.9 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
165.0 LReference
184.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
45.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Capacity
45.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
60.9 lpmReference
66.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
16227 to 17160 poundsReference
17196 to 17952 poundsReference
Length
310 cmReference
310 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
402 cmReference
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LGP dozer length
401 cmReference
403 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
231 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
276 cmReference
276 cmReference
Operating weight
7783 kgReference
8143 kgReference
Gauge
167 cmReference
167 cmReference
Dozer length
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403 cmReference
Caterpillar D3G attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
110Reference
55Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Caterpillar D3G Tracks
XL width
40 cmReference
45 cmReference
XL length on ground
205 cmReference
220 cmReference
XL area on ground
1.7 m²Reference
2.0 m²Reference
XL ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
LGP width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
LGP length on ground
205 cmReference
220 cmReference
LGP area on ground
2.6 m²Reference
2.8 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D4G attachments
Caterpillar D4G 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.