Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 9T-2
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,568kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,568kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 5,400kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 9T-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 45,568kg
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 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 9T-2?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,568kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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