Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 3CX
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,833kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,833kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| 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 | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 3CX. 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 42,833kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 3CX?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,833kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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