Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,378kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,378kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota U27-4. 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 48,378kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,378kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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