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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U20

The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 44kW 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 U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPKubota U20
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm13.5kW / 19hp
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)-
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
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.

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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.

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Full U20 specifications →

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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