Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota KX018-4
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | up to 1720kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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