Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,460kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 497kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,460kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55,4 kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 11,460kg
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 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 497kW more power
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 497kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 11,460kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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