Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,653kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,653kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| 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 | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 45,653kg
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 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,653kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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