Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 49,268kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,268kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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