Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,256kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,256kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar D6T 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,256kg
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 E17z and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,256kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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