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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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