Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U50-5
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,385kg and has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,385kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 4,775kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 40.4kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U50-5. 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 12,385kg
- you want one that has 17kW 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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U50-5?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,385kg and has 17kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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