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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Takeuchi TB260

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 7,765kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6K LGP
Caterpillar D6K LGP - image: other Caterpillar models shown; photo Sran Popovic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K LGPTakeuchi TB260
Operating weight13.5 tonnes5735 kg
EngineCat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW-
Blade6-way blade, 3.08m front width-
Track width760mm-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Takeuchi TB260. 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 7,765kg

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.

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Full D6K LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the TB260 if...

A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.

Full TB260 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 7,765kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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