Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota KX71-3
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 10,610kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 10,610kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota KX71-3. 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 10,610kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 10,610kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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