Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 21,710kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 21,710kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Caterpillar D6T LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,710kg
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 21,710kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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