Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota U55-4
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,760kg and has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,760kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota U55-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 5400kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 46PS |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota U55-4. 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 11,760kg
- you want one that has 24kW 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 U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota U55-4?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,760kg and has 24kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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