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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Takeuchi TB225

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,568kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP - image: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPTakeuchi TB225
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)2400 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Takeuchi TB225. 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 48,568kg

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.

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Full D6T LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the TB225 if...

A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.

Full TB225 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,568kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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