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Cat D3 Crawler dozers tech specs

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1972-2020
Powershift Drive type
114.31 liter Fuel cap
46.23 kw Gross power
13,980 kg Operating weight
1.83 m Track length
30.73 cm Track width

A long-running compact crawler dozer platform known for reliability and versatility, the Cat D3 combines 13,980 kg operating weight with a durable powershift drivetrain and a balanced undercarriage design. Built for site preparation, grading, landscaping, and small earthmoving jobs, the machine focuses on traction, control, and dependable performance across multiple generations.

Operating weight 13,980 kg

Gross power 46.23 kW

Track width 30.73 cm

Track length 1.83 m

Fuel capacity 114.31 liters

Powershift transmission

Compact crawler design for grading and site work

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 200,000

Starting from

AED 120,000

Cat D3 technical specifications

Highlight differences

Cat D3B

Cat D3B LGP

Cat D3C II

Cat D3C III

Cat D3C LGP II

Cat D3C LGP III

Cat D3C XL III

Cat D3G

Cat D3G LGP

Cat D3G XL

Cat D3K LGP

Cat D3K XL

Cat D3K2 XL

General
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Planetary powershift
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Planetary powershift
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Planetary powershift
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Dual path, closed loop hydrostatic
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Hydrostatic
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3046
Engine model 3204
Engine model Cat 3046
Engine model Cat 3046
Engine model Cat 3046T
Engine model 3046T
Engine model 3046T
Engine model C4.4 ACERT
Engine model C4.4 ACERT
Engine model C4.4 ACERT
Max speed forward 11.43 kph
Max speed forward 10.62 kph
Max speed forward 10.62 kph
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward 10.94 kph
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Operating weight 13,980 kg
Operating weight 6,877 kg
Operating weight 8,456 kg
Operating weight 7,001 kg
Operating weight 7,038 kg
Operating weight 8,592 kg
Operating weight 7,639 kg
Operating weight 7,231 kg
Operating weight 7,360 kg
Operating weight 7,783 kg
Operating weight 7,360 kg
Operating weight 8,093 kg
Operating weight 7,794 kg
Operating weight 7,957 kg
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity 1.3 cu m
Blade capacity 1.45 cu m
Blade capacity 1.53 cu m
Blade capacity 1.45 cu m
Blade capacity 1.68 cu m
Blade capacity 1.53 cu m
Blade capacity 1.53 cu m
Blade width -
Blade width 2.44 m
Blade width 3.51 m
Blade width 2.44 m
Blade width 2.5 m
Blade width 3.17 m
Blade width 3.17 m
Blade width 2.5 m
Blade width 2.47 m
Blade width 3.17 m
Blade width 2.47 m
Blade width 3.17 m
Blade width 2.65 m
Blade width 2.65 m
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-2020
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 120,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap 121.12 liter
Fuel cap 122.26 liter
Fuel cap 121.12 liter
Fuel cap 121.12 liter
Fuel cap 121.88 liter
Fuel cap 165.03 liter
Fuel cap 165.03 liter
Fuel cap 165.03 liter
Fuel cap 194.93 liter
Fuel cap 194.93 liter
Fuel cap 194.93 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 20.06 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.06 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.06 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.08 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.06 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.08 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.08 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.82 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.82 liter
Cooling fluid cap 20.82 liter
Cooling fluid cap 22.71 liter
Cooling fluid cap 22.71 liter
Cooling fluid cap 22.71 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 70.02 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 84.03 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 56.78 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 59.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 59.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 59.42 liter
Engine
Gross power 46.23 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 48.02 kw
Gross power 56.67 kw
Gross power 58.17 kw
Gross power 56.67 kw
Gross power 58.17 kw
Gross power 58.17 kw
Gross power 57.42 kw
Gross power 57.42 kw
Gross power 57.42 kw
Gross power 60.4 kw
Gross power 60.4 kw
Gross power -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 40 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 40 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 40 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Aspiration -
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Net power -
Net power 48.47 kw
Net power 48.47 kw
Net power 52.2 kw
Net power 52.95 kw
Net power 52.2 kw
Net power 52.95 kw
Net power 52.95 kw
Net power 52.2 kw
Net power 52.2 kw
Net power 52.2 kw
Net power 55.18 kw
Net power 55.18 kw
Net power 59.66 kw
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Bore -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Stroke -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance 0.3 m
Ground clearance 0.3 m
Ground clearance 0.3 m
Ground clearance 0.3 m
Ground clearance 0.3 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Height - top of cab 1.71 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Length with blade 3.69 m
Length with blade 3.69 m
Length with blade 4.18 m
Length with blade 3.75 m
Length with blade 3.78 m
Length with blade 4.21 m
Length with blade 4.02 m
Length with blade 4.02 m
Length with blade 4.02 m
Length with blade 4.02 m
Length with blade 4.02 m
Length with blade 4.27 m
Length with blade 4.27 m
Length with blade 4.27 m
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade 2.99 m
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade 2.96 m
Length without blade 3.41 m
Length without blade 2.99 m
Length without blade 2.99 m
Length without blade 3.11 m
Length without blade 3.11 m
Length without blade 3.11 m
Length without blade 3.29 m
Length without blade 3.29 m
Length without blade 3.29 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 3.02 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.83 m
Width over tracks 3.02 m
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Width over tracks 1.83 m
Width over tracks 1.86 m
Width over tracks 2.32 m
Width over tracks 1.86 m
Width over tracks 2.38 m
Width over tracks 1.92 m
Width over tracks 1.92 m
Blade height -
Blade height 0.84 m
Blade height 0.55 m
Blade height 0.84 m
Blade height 0.84 m
Blade height 0.75 m
Blade height 0.75 m
Blade height 0.84 m
Blade height 0.94 m
Blade height 0.84 m
Blade height 0.93 m
Blade height 0.74 m
Blade height 0.91 m
Blade height 0.91 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 28,195.64 cu cm
Ground contact area 28,195.64 cu cm
Ground contact area 66,295.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 34,291.65 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 66,384.14 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 42,377.04 cu cm
Ground contact area 66,285.82 cu cm
Ground contact area 42,377.04 cu cm
Ground contact area 67,580.4 cu cm
Ground contact area 43,212.78 cu cm
Ground contact area 46,359.11 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Ground pressure 0.45 bar
Ground pressure 0.28 bar
Ground pressure 0.29 bar
Ground pressure 0.43 bar
Ground pressure 0.43 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.43 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.45 bar
Ground pressure 0.43 bar
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 7
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 7
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 2.01 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 2.01 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.46 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge 1.46 m
Track gauge 1.74 m
Track gauge 1.52 m
Track gauge 1.52 m
Track length 1.83 m
Track length 1.83 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 1.92 m
Track length 1.92 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.07 m
Track length 2.07 m
Track length 3.11 m
Track length 2.07 m
Track length 2.07 m
Track length 2.13 m
Track length 2.13 m
Track length 2.13 m
Track width 30.73 cm
Track width 30.48 cm
Track width 99.06 cm
Track width 35.81 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 99.06 cm
Track width 63.5 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 63.5 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 63.5 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side 44
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 41
Transmission
Max speed reverse 5.15 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 11.43 kph
Max speed reverse 9.66 kph
Max speed reverse 9.66 kph
Max speed reverse 9.66 kph
Max speed reverse 9.98 kph
Max speed reverse 9.98 kph
Max speed reverse 9.98 kph
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 1
Number of forward gears 1
Number of forward gears 1
Number of forward gears -
Number of forward gears -
Number of forward gears -
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears -
Number of reverse gears -
Number of reverse gears -
Blades
Blade angle -
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle -
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Blade angle 25 º
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap 13.25 liter
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap 13.25 liter
Engine oil cap 13.25 liter
Engine oil cap 12.87 liter
Engine oil cap 12.87 liter
Engine oil cap 12.87 liter
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 8.33 liter
Final drives fluid cap 12.11 liter
Final drives fluid cap 8.33 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap 12.11 liter
Final drives fluid cap 13.25 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap 13.63 liter
Final drives fluid cap 20.44 liter
Final drives fluid cap 13.63 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 55.26 lpm
Pump flow cap 83.27 lpm
Pump flow cap 55.26 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.13 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.88 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.13 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.13 lpm
Pump flow cap 109.76 lpm
Pump flow cap 60.94 lpm
Pump flow cap 60.94 lpm
Pump flow cap 73.43 lpm
Pump flow cap 73.43 lpm
Pump flow cap 73.43 lpm
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 0.61 bar
Relief valve pressure 199.94 bar
Relief valve pressure 199.94 bar
Relief valve pressure 206.01 bar
Relief valve pressure 206.01 bar
Relief valve pressure 206.01 bar
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type Constant power
Pump type Single-section gear pump
Pump type Gear driven
Pump type Single-section gear pump
Pump type Gear driven
Pump type Gear driven
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type -
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Cat D3 expert review

Reviewed by Mohammed E. on March 12, 2026

Overview

The Cat D3 is a versatile compact crawler dozer used for grading, site preparation, and light earthmoving work. With a 13,980 kg operating weight, a durable powershift transmission, and balanced crawler undercarriage, the machine delivers dependable performance across construction projects.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Reliable drivetrain and balanced machine size provide excellent grading control.
Cons Lower pushing force compared with larger production dozers.

Performance & Efficiency

The powershift drivetrain and balanced operating weight allow the D3 to perform grading and site preparation tasks efficiently while maintaining good traction on varied terrain.

In Comparison

Komatsu D21: Smaller dozer suited for lighter work.
Cat D6: Larger machine capable of heavy earthmoving.
Cat D3: Balanced compact dozer ideal for construction grading.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Cat D3 remains a dependable compact crawler dozer within the AED 120,000–200,000 range.

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Cat D3 owner rating

Cat D3 Crawler dozers [1972-2020]

1972-2020

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Balanced size makes it ideal for grading and construction site preparation.
Cons
Not powerful enough for large-scale earthmoving.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
1972

Cat D3 similar models

Highlight differences
Komatsu D21A-3
Cat D6D LGP
General
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 2,605.55 cu cm
Displacement 10,500.85 cm3
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Powershift
Engine model 3204
Engine model 4D92-1
Engine model 3306
Max speed forward 11.43 kph
Max speed forward 6.92 kph
Max speed forward 10.94 km/h
Operating weight 13,980 kg
Operating weight 3,430 kg
Operating weight 17,373 kg
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity 0.76 cu m
Blade capacity 3.13 cu m
Blade width -
Blade width 2.32 m
Blade width 3.72 m
Years 1972-2020
Years 1972-1979
Years 2005-2018
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 120,000
Market Average AED 435,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 70,000
Price AED 410,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap 60.18 liter
Fuel cap 295.23 liters
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Engine
Gross power 46.23 kw
Gross power 27.59 kw
Gross power 104.4 kw
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,450 rpm
Power measured @ -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Height - top of cab 1.71 m
Height - top of cab 2.1 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Length with blade 3.69 m
Length with blade 3.47 m
Length with blade 5.18 m
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade 2.47 m
Length without blade 3.96 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.55 m
Width over tracks 3.05 m
Blade height -
Blade height 0.57 m
Blade height -
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 28,195.64 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 133,351.67 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Ground pressure 0.29 bar
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 7
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.22 m
Track gauge 2.13 m
Track length 1.83 m
Track length 1.68 m
Track length -
Track width 30.73 cm
Track width 30.23 cm
Track width 91.19 mm
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side -
Track pitch -
Track pitch 13.72 cm
Track pitch -
Transmission
Max speed reverse 5.15 kph
Max speed reverse 6.44 kph
Max speed reverse 13.04 kph
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3

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