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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Thwaites 6 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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