Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Takeuchi TB216
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,103kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,103kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Takeuchi TB216. 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 49,103kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,103kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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