Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 3,660kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 3,660kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 13.5 tonnes |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Caterpillar D6K LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,660kg
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
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 Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 3,660kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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