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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 35Z-1

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9,944kg.

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 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K LGPJCB 35Z-1
Operating weight13.5 tonnes3556 kg
EngineCat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW-
Blade6-way blade, 3.08m front width-
Track width760mm-
Dig depth-3.48 m
Dump height-3.53 m
Engine power-18.4 kW

Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 35Z-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 9,944kg

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 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 35Z-1?

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9,944kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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