9,362 kg104 hp2.19 m³ blade39.3 kPaLimited recent data, based on 2 older listings
Based on 2 older listings. Current pricing may have shifted, so we show the class range instead.
Most asking prices land between €48k – €195k, with a market average around €85k.
This model sits 68% below the class average across 33 peer models.
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The Caterpillar D3 is a crawler bulldozer in the light-to-mid class, with an operating weight of 9362 kg and an engine output of 104 hp. It has been in continuous production since 1973, reflecting a long-standing platform with broad parts and service network support. The blade capacity of 2.19 m3 positions it for productive work in confined or moderately scaled earthmoving applications.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed on site preparation, grading, and land clearing tasks where a compact footprint is an operational requirement. They are well suited to residential and light commercial construction sites, as well as utility corridor work and rural earthworks where a larger dozer would be impractical. The D3 class also sees use in aggregate yards and small-scale mining support roles where precise blade control and manoeuvrability are priorities.
When inspecting a used D3 or comparable crawler bulldozer, priority checks should cover undercarriage wear on track links, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, as these components represent the most significant maintenance expenditure on any crawler machine. The blade cutting edge and end bits should be assessed for wear depth, and the hydraulic cylinders inspected for seal condition and rod scoring. Engine smoke at start-up and under load, transmission response, and final drive oil condition are key indicators of drivetrain health. Service history documentation and any available dealer inspection records add measurable confidence to a purchase decision.
The European market average for the Caterpillar D3 stands at EUR 33000, with the current documented price range also centred at that figure. In its competitive segment, the D3 sits alongside the Case 1150 and the Komatsu D41, both of which occupy a comparable operating weight and application class. Buyers evaluating these alternatives should weigh parts availability, dealer proximity, and resale track record within their specific regional market.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€33k).
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