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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 19C-1

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,590kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6K LGP
Caterpillar D6K LGP - image: other Caterpillar models shown; photo Sran Popovic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K LGPJCB 19C-1
Operating weight13.5 tonnes1910 kg
EngineCat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW-
Blade6-way blade, 3.08m front width-
Track width760mm-
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m
Engine power-11.7 kW

Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 19C-1. 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.

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Full D6K LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 19C-1?

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,590kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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