Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,962kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,962kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,006 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 | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 49,962kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,962kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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