Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U17-3a
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 1,700kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 11.3kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U17-3a. 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 15,460kg
- you want one that has 46kW 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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 15,460kg and has 46kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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