Cat D11 vs Cat D3

The Cat D11 is the heavier machine, at 106.6 t against 9.36 t, and the Cat D11 has more power (634 kW against 77.6 kW).

The Cat D11 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Cat D3 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D11 and the Cat D3 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat D11	Cat D3
Operating weight	106,614 kg	9,362 kg
Net powerHigher is better	634 kW+717%	77.6 kW
Digging depthHigher is better	0.66 m+9%	0.605 m
Blade capacityHigher is better	27.2 m³+1142%	2.19 m³
Pump flowHigher is better	670 L/min+931%	65 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	1,763 L+804%	195 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better	12.2 km/h+36%	9 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better	3.782 m	2.11 m+44%

All specifications

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FigureCat D11 Cat D3

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)8.579 m4.337 mStandard track, abrasion undercarriage

Overall length (blade and ripper)10.525 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published

Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor (with drawbar, 11: same)3.27 mLength of basic dozer, without blade

Length with single-shank ripper8.107 mNot published

Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser2.769 mDozer height

Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.723 mIncl. grouserNot published

Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncl. grouserNot published

Track gauge2.896 m1.6 mStandard

Width over tracks3.782 mWidth without trunnions, standard shoe2.11 m

Width over trunnions4.379 mNot published

Blade width5.584 m11SU ABR, over end bits; 11U ABR 6340 mm2.782 mStandard VPAT blade

Blade height2.866 m11SU ABR; 11U ABR 2875 mm1.073 mStandard VPAT blade

Track length on ground4.444 m2.31 m

Ground clearance0.798 m0.332 m

Drawbar height0.942 mCentre of clevisNot published

Shoe width0.71 mExtreme service; 810/915 mm optional0.51 mStandard; LGP 660 mm or 762 mm

Grouser height0.101 mExtreme service0.047 m

Ripper (add to base machine length)Not published1.177 m

Weight

Operating weight106,614 kg9,362 kg

Shipping weight61,124 kgNot published

Blade weight (11SU, with push arms and cylinders)17,126 kgNot published

Operating weight (LGP, 762 mm shoes)Not published9,893 kg

Ripper (add)Not published554 kg

Performance

Blade capacity27.2 m³2.19 m³SAE, standard blade; LGP 2.34 m³

Digging depth0.66 m11SU, nominal pitch0.605 mStandard blade

Blade lift height1.669 m11SU, nominal pitch0.767 m

Maximum tilt1.7 m11SU, left hand0.402 mStandard blade

Ripper maximum penetration1.612 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published

Ripper maximum penetration force294 kNSingle shank, shank vertical (294/303 kN)Not published

Ripper pryout force654 kNSingle shankNot published

Maximum blade angleNot published25°Either side

Ground pressureNot published38.9 kPaStandard

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C3.6

EmissionsEquivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 (China NR III certified); Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offeredBrazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)

Net power634 kW (850 hp)77.6 kW (104 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 / ISO 9249

Gross power670 kW (899 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 757 kWNot published

Displacement32.1 L3.6 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (D11 XE: dual-path electric drive)Dual-path closed-loop hydrostatic

Travel speed, forward (max)12.2 km/h3.0 forward9 km/h

Travel speed, reverse (max)14.7 km/h3.0 reverse10 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 41 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideNot published

Track rollers (each side)Not published7

Shoes (each side)Not published40 (HD) / 36 (Abrasion)

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/minCombined implement output at 1,800 rpm65 L/minImplement pump

Max pressure310 bar206 barImplement relief valve setting 20 600 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume195 L

Cooling system177 L19 L

Engine oil, with filter133 LEngine crankcase sump refill10.5 LCrankcase and filter

Power train454 LTotal volumeNot published

Final drives (each)40 L10 L

Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassis; tank only 160 LNot published

Transmission/hydraulic tankNot published90 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hours6,000 hours

Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D11/D11 XE Dozers Technical Specifications AEXQ4647-01 (09-2026), build 07B (Global) · Cat D3 Dozer specifications AEHQ8311-02 (08-2024), build 12B (AME, S Am, APD)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11Cat D3Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 vs Cat D3: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

By operating weight the Cat D11 is the biggest at 106.6 t, then the Cat D3 at 9.36 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 634 kW (850 hp), Cat D3 77.6 kW (104 hp) (net power), a 717% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 0.66 m, Cat D3 0.605 m (digging depth), a 9% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 27.2 m³, Cat D3 2.19 m³ (blade capacity), a 1142% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 1,763 L, Cat D3 195 L (fuel tank), a 804% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D11 or Cat D3?

The Cat D3: Cat D11 3.782 m, Cat D3 2.11 m (width over tracks), a 44% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.