Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 33,808kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 33,808kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | 6.4psi |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Caterpillar D6T LGP. 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 33,808kg
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 Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 33,808kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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