Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar D6N has 116kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,557kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 116kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,557kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Kubota U10. 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 has 116kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,557kg
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 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 D6N and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar D6N has 116kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,557kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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