Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,180kg and has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,180kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 980kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 10.2PS |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,180kg
- you want one that has 50kW more power
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,180kg and has 50kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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