Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,185kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,185kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 8,185kg
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 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,185kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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