Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,015kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,015kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 5485 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 8,015kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,015kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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