Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 3,257kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 3,257kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Caterpillar D6N. 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 D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,257kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 3,257kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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