Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,625kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,625kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2875 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Takeuchi TB230. 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 10,625kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,625kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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