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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota KX060-5

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,719kg and has 10kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP - image: similar Caterpillar model shown; photo Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPKubota KX060-5
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)5441 kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm47.6 kw
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota KX060-5. 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 11,719kg
  • you want one that has 10kW 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.

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Full D3G LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,719kg and has 10kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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