Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Merlo TF42.7
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 7800 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Merlo TF42.7. 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 5.7 tonnes
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 TF42.7 if...
A medium-capacity telehandler for heavier lifting on construction, agricultural and industrial sites where a 4.2 tonne capacity is needed at moderate height.
Full TF42.7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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