Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,590kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,590kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | - | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,590kg
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 DX17Z-7 if...
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,590kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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