Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Takeuchi TB225
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.1 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.1 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2400 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Takeuchi TB225. 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 11.1 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.1 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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