Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,525kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,525kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 975kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota K008-5. 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 12,525kg
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 K008-5 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 D6K LGP and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,525kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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