Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 9 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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 9 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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