Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,494kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,494kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1,006 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 12,494kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 12,494kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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