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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,345kg.

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
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K LGPYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight13.5 tonnes3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
EngineCat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW-
Blade6-way blade, 3.08m front width-
Track width760mm-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 10,345kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,345kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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