Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 12,098kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 12,098kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
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 D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,098kg
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 12,098kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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