Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota KX015-4
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | up to 1470kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 990mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.6kW (13hp) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota KX015-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
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 KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota KX015-4?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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