Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U20
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U20. 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 has 44kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U20?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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