Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 35Z-1
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 47,412kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 47,412kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 3556 kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 35Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 47,412kg
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
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 47,412kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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