Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,993kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,993kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 975kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota K008-5. 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 49,993kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,993kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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