Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | 6.4psi |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Caterpillar D6T LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
Cat's smallest crawler dozer, used for grading, site clearance and landscaping where a larger machine would be too heavy or too wide. The LGP undercarriage option suits soft or wet ground.
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 42.8 tonnes
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 D4K2 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42.8 tonnes. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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