Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,603kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,603kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| 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 C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar D6T 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 48,603kg
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 S450 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,603kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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