Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,582kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,582kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 7,582kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 7,582kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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