Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Komatsu D51PX
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 36,788kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 36,788kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Komatsu D51PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 14,180kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Class | - | 14 tonne |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Komatsu D51PX. 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 36,788kg
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 D51PX if...
A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Komatsu D51PX?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 36,788kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.
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