Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,990kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,990kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 13.5 tonnes |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D6K LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,990kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,990kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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