Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,772kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,772kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Kubota U27-4. 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 6,772kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,772kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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