Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,921kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,921kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 47.6 kw |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Kubota KX060-5. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,921kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 3,921kg and has 30kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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