Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota KX018-4
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | up to 1720kg |
| 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 | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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