Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 40,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 40,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 10,858kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Maximum lift height | - | 13.8m with stabilisers extended |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 9.25m |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB Loadall 540-140. 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 40,110kg
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 Loadall 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 40,110kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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