Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,093kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,093kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 2875 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Takeuchi TB230. 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 48,093kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,093kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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