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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota KX060-5

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,527kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP - image: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPKubota KX060-5
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)5441 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm
Engine power-47.6 kw

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota KX060-5. 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 45,527kg

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.

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Full D6T LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,527kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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