Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,146kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,146kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| 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 | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 8018 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 49,146kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,146kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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