Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,898kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,898kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 6070 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 | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 44,898kg
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 Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 44,898kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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