Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB JS131LC
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB JS131LC?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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