Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Takeuchi TB260
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,233kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,233kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 5735 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 | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Takeuchi TB260. 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 45,233kg
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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 45,233kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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