Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota KX71-3
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,418kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,418kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota KX71-3. 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 44,418kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,418kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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