Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,960kg and has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,960kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U10. 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 15,960kg
- 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,960kg and has 50kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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