Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,458kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,458kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D6T 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,458kg
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,458kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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