Caterpillar 262D3 vs John Deere 317G
The John Deere 317G is 127 lb (2%) heavier than the Caterpillar 262D3: 8,423 lb (3,821 kg) versus 8,296 lb (3,763 kg).
Caterpillar 262D3
Operating weight
8,296lb 3,763kg 3.76t
4.15 US tons, 3.76 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 12 ft 2 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
John Deere 317G
Operating weight
8,423lb 3,821kg 3.82t
4.21 US tons, 3.82 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 10 ft 8 in × 5 ft 5 in × 6 ft 7 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Caterpillar 262D3 | John Deere 317G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,296 lb (3,763 kg) | 8,423 lb (3,824 kg) |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,700 lb (50% of tipping load; 3,055 lb with optional counterweight) | 2,125 lb (35% of tipping load (foundry bucket)) |
| Tipping load | 5,400 lb | 6,070 lb |
| Length with bucket | 12 ft 2 in (3.71 m) | 10 ft 8 in (3.24 m) |
| Width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Height to top of cab | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 6 ft 7 in (1.99 m) |
| Height to hinge pin | 10 ft 5 in (3.17 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
| Engine | Cat C3.3B DIT | Yanmar 4TNV86CHT |
| Power (as published) | 72.9 hp (54.4 kW) | 61 hp (45.6 kW) |
| Max travel speed | 11 mph (17.7 km/h) | 7 mph (11.3 km/h) |
| Lift path | Vertical | Vertical |
| Ground pressure | – | 5.5 psi (37.9 kPa) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Caterpillar 262D3 or the John Deere 317G?
The John Deere 317G is 127 lb (2%) heavier than the Caterpillar 262D3: 8,423 lb (3,821 kg) versus 8,296 lb (3,763 kg).
Which is narrower?
The John Deere 317G is narrower: 5 ft 5 in versus 5 ft 6 in.