Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Merlo TF42.7
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 43,168kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 43,168kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 7800 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 | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Merlo TF42.7. 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 43,168kg
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 TF42.7 if...
A medium-capacity telehandler for heavier lifting on construction, agricultural and industrial sites where a 4.2 tonne capacity is needed at moderate height.
Full TF42.7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 43,168kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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