Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,910kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,910kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota U27-4. 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 10,910kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,910kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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