Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 11.8 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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11.8 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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