Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,520kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,520kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 980kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,520kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,520kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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