Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota U17-3a
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,700kg |
| 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 | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota U17-3a. 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 49,268kg
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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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