Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,788kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,788kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 13.5 tonnes |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar D6K LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,788kg
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 E17z and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,788kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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