Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 15,758kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 15,758kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,758kg
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 15,758kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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