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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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