Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,777kg and has 117kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,777kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 117kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 980kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 10.2PS |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,777kg
- you want one that has 117kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6N and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,777kg and has 117kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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