Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,375kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,375kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 11,375kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,375kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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