Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,118kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,118kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 4850 kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. 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 46,118kg
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 P27.6 PLUS if...
A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.
Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,118kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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