Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 37,468kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 37,468kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Caterpillar D6T LGP. 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,468kg
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 D6K LGP and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 37,468kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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