Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Kubota U36-4
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9,745kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9,745kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 3755 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Kubota U36-4. 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 9,745kg
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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Kubota U36-4?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9,745kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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