Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,185kg and has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,185kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 975kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 7.6kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota K008-5. 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 16,185kg
- 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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 16,185kg and has 50kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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