Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,368kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,368kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 8600 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 | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 86C-2. 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 42,368kg
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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,368kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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