Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota U10. 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 12.3 tonnes
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12.3 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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