Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,678kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,678kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 8018 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 11,678kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,678kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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