Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,135kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,135kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 13.5 tonnes |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar D6K LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,135kg
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 S450 and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,135kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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