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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Kubota U36-4

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 47,213kg.

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 U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPKubota U36-4
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)3755 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Kubota U36-4. 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 47,213kg

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 U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Kubota U36-4?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 47,213kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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