Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Mecalac TA6
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,015kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,015kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Mecalac TA6. 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 13,015kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Mecalac TA6?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 13,015kg and has 2kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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