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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,903kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP - image: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPYanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)8065 kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Engine power-39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 42,903kg

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.

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Full D6T LGP specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 42,903kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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