Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,988kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,988kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 980kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,988kg
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 D6T LGP and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,988kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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