Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,468kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,468kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 46,468kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,468kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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