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Caterpillar D6N vs Kubota KX060-5

The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 11,316kg and has 76kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6N
Caterpillar D6N - image: Peterson Cat
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6NKubota KX060-5
Operating weight16757kg (36,943lb)5441 kg
Engine power124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm47.6 kw
Blade capacity3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU)-
EngineCat C7.1 ACERT-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Kubota KX060-5. 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 11,316kg
  • you want one that has 76kW 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.

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Full D6N specifications →

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6N and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 11,316kg and has 76kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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