Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar D3 has 70kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,387kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 70kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 8,387kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 975kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 7.6kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that has 70kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,387kg
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar D3 has 70kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,387kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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