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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 86C-2

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,368kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP - image: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPJCB 86C-2
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)8600 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
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.

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Full D6T LGP specifications →

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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