Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 2,642kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 2,642kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 10,858kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Maximum lift height | - | 13.8m with stabilisers extended |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 9.25m |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB Loadall 540-140. 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 2,642kg
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 Loadall 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 2,642kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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