Cat D11 XE vs Cat D3

The Cat D11 XE is the heavier machine, at 108.3 t against 9.36 t, and the Cat D11 XE has more power (742 kW against 77.6 kW).

The Cat D11 XE is ahead on: more power, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D11 XE 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 XE	Cat D3
Operating weight	108,314 kg	9,362 kg
Net powerHigher is better	742 kW+856%	77.6 kW
Pump flowHigher is better	670 L/min+931%	65 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	1,763 L+804%	195 L

All specifications

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Differences only(86)

FigureCat D11 XE Cat D3

Dimensions

Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor, also with drawbar3.27 mLength of basic dozer, without blade

Overall length (with blade)8.579 mWith SU blade4.337 mStandard track, abrasion undercarriage

Overall length (with U blade)8.641 mNot published

Overall length (with single-shank ripper)8.107 mNot published

Overall length (with multi-shank ripper)8.427 mNot published

Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab; includes grouser height2.769 mDozer height

Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncludes grouser heightNot published

Height (to top of canopy)4.723 mROPS/canopy; includes grouser heightNot published

Width over trunnions4.379 mNot published

Width without trunnions3.782 mStandard shoeNot published

Track gauge2.896 m1.6 mStandard

Track length on ground4.444 m2.31 m

Shoe width0.71 mStandard; Carrydozer shoe 915 mm0.51 mStandard; LGP 660 mm or 762 mm

Ground clearance0.798 m0.332 m

Drawbar height (centre of clevis)0.942 mNot published

Grouser height0.101 m0.047 m

Track pitch0.318 mNot published

Width over tracksNot published2.11 m

Blade widthNot published2.782 mStandard VPAT blade

Blade heightNot published1.073 mStandard VPAT blade

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

Weight

Operating weight108,314 kg9,362 kg

Operating weight (Carrydozer)117,007 kgNot published

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

Ripper (add)Not published554 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C3.6

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (Tier 2-equivalent rating also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)

Displacement32.1 L3.6 L

Net power742 kW (861 hp)77.6 kW (104 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 / ISO 9249

Net power (reverse)713 kW (956 hp)Not published

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume195 L

Transmission

TransmissionElectric drive (generator and two electric motors); 3 forward / 3 reverse speed rangesDual-path closed-loop hydrostatic

Travel speed, forward 14 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 27.1 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 14.9 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 28.7 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward (max)Not published9 km/h

Travel speed, reverse (max)Not published10 km/h

Blades

SU blade capacity27.2 m³Semi-universalNot published

SU blade width5.584 mNot published

U blade capacity34.4 m³Not published

U blade width6.34 mNot published

Reclamation universal blade capacity42 m³SAE J1265Not published

Reclamation universal blade width6.395 mNot published

Carrydozer blade capacity43.6 m³SAE J1265Not published

Carrydozer blade width6.704 mNot published

Ripper

Single-shank ripper max penetration depth1.612 mNot published

Single-shank ripper max penetration force303 kNNot published

Single-shank ripper pryout force654 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration depth2.172 mNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration force304 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank pryout force651 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper beam width3.33 mAdjustable parallelogramNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration depth1.1 mNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration force307 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper pryout force644 kNWith one toothNot published

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/min65 L/minImplement pump

Max pressureNot published206 barImplement relief valve setting 20 600 kPa

Undercarriage

Ground contact area6.3 m² (8.1 m² with 915 mm Carrydozer shoes)Not published

Shoes per side41Not published

Track rollers per side8Not published

Carrier rollers1 per side (optional)Not published

Track rollers (each side)Not published7

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

Service capacities

Cooling system192 L19 L

Engine oil, with filter133 L10.5 LCrankcase and filter

Power train494 LNot published

Power train, refill volume415 LNot published

Final drive (each)40 LNot published

Roller frames, each94 LNot published

Hydraulic tank160 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassisNot published

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper445 LStandardNot published

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper (Carrydozer)540 LNot published

Transmission/hydraulic tankNot published90 L

Final drives (each)Not published10 L

Performance

Blade capacityNot published2.19 m³SAE, standard blade; LGP 2.34 m³

Blade lift heightNot published0.767 m

Digging depthNot published0.605 mStandard blade

Maximum tiltNot published0.402 mStandard blade

Maximum blade angleNot published25°Either side

Ground pressureNot published38.9 kPaStandard

Service intervals

Hydraulic oilNot published6,000 hours

CoolantNot published12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D11 XE technical specifications (Cat's own spec data as published on the NMC Cat dealer product page, 2026) · 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 D11 XECat D3Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 XE vs Cat D3: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 XE or Cat D3?

By operating weight the Cat D11 XE is the biggest at 108.3 t, then the Cat D3 at 9.36 t.

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

The Cat D11 XE: Cat D11 XE 742 kW (861 hp), Cat D3 77.6 kW (104 hp) (net power), a 856% difference.

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

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