Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 3CX
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5,365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5,365kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 3CX. 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 5,365kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 3CX?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5,365kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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