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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota KX030-4

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,710kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6K LGP
Caterpillar D6K LGP - image: other Caterpillar models shown; photo Sran Popovic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K LGPKubota KX030-4
Operating weight13.5 tonnes2790 kg
EngineCat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW-
Blade6-way blade, 3.08m front width-
Track width760mm-
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm
Engine power-17.7 kw

Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota KX030-4. 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 10,710kg

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.

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Full D6K LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,710kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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