Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 3T-2
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,155kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,155kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2345 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 3T-2. 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 11,155kg
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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 3T-2?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,155kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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