Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,570kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,570kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U27-4. 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 14,570kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,570kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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