Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Kubota U20
The Caterpillar D6N has 111kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 111kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Kubota U20. 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 111kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6N and the Kubota U20?
The Caterpillar D6N has 111kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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