Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 41,606kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 41,606kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Caterpillar D6T LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,606kg
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 D3 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 41,606kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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