Used Caterpillar bulldozers for sale in UAE online auction

Three used CAT crawler dozers in Makana Machinery Auction 05 give UAE contractors very different ways to approach grading, site preparation and heavy earthmoving.

The current crawler dozers at auction in Dubai include a CAT D6R XL, CAT D6R2 LGP and CAT D7G Series 2, with starting bids from USD 22,000.

They are close enough in size that choosing purely by operating weight would miss the important differences. The D6R XL is a versatile general-earthmoving dozer, the D6R2 LGP brings 900 mm tracks for softer ground, and the D7G adds a heavier conventional setup for repeated pushing and bulk earthworks.

CAT D6R XL for grading and general earthmoving in the UAE

The 2012 CAT D6R XL is the lightest dozer in the group at about 18 tons, but that does not make it a light-duty machine.

Its 175 hp engine works with a straight blade around 4 m wide and roughly 4 m³ in capacity. The machine runs on 560 mm tracks, giving it a conventional crawler-dozer setup for firm and prepared working surfaces.

That combination fits jobs such as grading construction areas, spreading fill, preparing building pads, road construction and general site earthmoving. It also makes sense for contractors that need one dozer to move between shaping, pushing and cleanup rather than spending every shift on maximum-production bulk pushing.

The broader CAT D6 crawler dozer specifications show how the D6 family covers different weights and undercarriage setups, which becomes particularly important when comparing the XL with the LGP version in the same auction.

The D6R XL enters Auction 05 at USD 22,000, making it the lowest starting bid among the three Caterpillar dozers.

CAT D6R2 LGP for sand, reclaimed land and softer ground

At around 22 tons, the 2021 CAT D6R2 LGP is heavier and more powerful than the D6R XL, producing roughly 210 hp.

But the most important difference is not horsepower. The D6R2 uses 900 mm LGP track shoes, giving the machine a much wider footprint. LGP stands for Low Ground Pressure, and the wider tracks help spread the dozer's weight across a larger contact area.

That makes this configuration especially interesting for UAE projects involving loose sand, softer soil, imported fill and reclaimed ground. The same characteristic can be useful around shoreline development, infrastructure works and newly prepared sites where the ground does not offer the same bearing strength as a compacted road or established construction platform.

Its blade is around 4 m wide with roughly 4 m³ capacity, so the LGP configuration does not turn the machine into a completely different size of dozer. Instead, it changes where that pushing ability can be used effectively.

The D6R2 LGP starts at USD 40,000 in Auction 05. It is also GCC-spec and customs paid, adding to its relevance for UAE and regional projects.

CAT D7G bulldozer for heavier pushing and bulk earthworks

The CAT D7G Series 2 takes the line-up in another direction. At around 21 tons, it is actually close to the D6R2 LGP in overall weight. Its CAT 3306 turbo diesel produces about 200 hp, while its straight blade is around 4 m wide with approximately 4 m³ capacity.

What changes is the setup. Instead of the very wide LGP shoes of the D6R2, the D7G uses tracks around 500 mm wide, creating a more conventional production-dozer configuration.

For contractors, that puts the D7G into jobs such as site stripping, moving bulk fill, road earthworks, platform construction, haul-road maintenance and repeated pushing on firmer ground.

The CAT D7 bulldozer specifications also place the D7 family above the D6 range in Caterpillar's crawler-dozer line, before moving into still heavier machines such as the D8.

Its Auction 05 starting bid is USD 23,500, only USD 1,500 above the D6R XL despite the step up in machine size and pushing capability.

LGP vs XL crawler dozers for different UAE ground conditions

The two D6 machines show why the letters after a dozer model can matter almost as much as the model itself.

An XL configuration uses a more conventional track setup and fits general construction, roadwork, grading and earthmoving on surfaces that can support the machine effectively.

An LGP dozer spreads its weight across wider tracks. That becomes valuable where flotation matters more, particularly on softer soil, sand or reclaimed ground.

The D7G then adds a third choice: similar overall weight to the D6R2 LGP, but with a conventional undercarriage and a focus on heavier production pushing.

That makes Auction 05 more interesting than simply having three CAT bulldozers for sale. The machines cover three genuinely different earthmoving setups.

See used CAT bulldozers through Makana inspection reports and working videos

Used crawler dozers can be viewed in much more detail than a standard equipment listing on Makana.

Depending on the machine, buyers can use 75+ point inspection reports, extensive high-resolution image galleries, operational videos, walk-around footage, 360° views and Ultra-HD 3D views to see the actual equipment online.

That gives bidders a close view of the blade, undercarriage, tracks, operator area, engine compartment and overall machine condition before bidding.

The three Caterpillar dozers are also located at Makana's Jebel Ali Free Zone showroom in Dubai, where buyers can arrange an in-person viewing.

For contractors bidding from elsewhere in the UAE or overseas, the digital inspection tools provide another way to see considerably more of the machine without relying on a small group of exterior photos.

Bid on used Caterpillar bulldozers in Dubai’s October online auction

Makana Auction 05 gives buyers three CAT dozer starting points: USD 22,000 for the D6R XL, USD 23,500 for the D7G Series 2 and USD 40,000 for the newer D6R2 LGP.

The choice is therefore not simply between the cheapest and most expensive machine. A contractor working mainly on prepared construction sites may find the D6R XL a practical fit, while heavier production pushing brings the D7G into the picture. Softer or reclaimed ground creates a much stronger case for the wide-track D6R2 LGP.

Machinery Auction 05: The October Line-up runs online from October 1 to October 5, 2026, with the machines located in Dubai.

Registration is free, and buyers can use Makana's inspection and viewing tools before bidding on the dozer that fits their earthmoving work.

FAQs

What Caterpillar bulldozers are in Makana Auction 05?

The current line-up includes the CAT D6R XL, CAT D6R2 LGP and CAT D7G Series 2.

What is the cheapest CAT bulldozer in Auction 05?

The CAT D6R XL has the lowest starting bid at USD 22,000.

What is the difference between CAT D6R XL and D6R2 LGP?

The D6R XL uses 560 mm tracks and fits general grading and earthmoving. The D6R2 LGP uses much wider 900 mm tracks, giving it better flotation on softer and lower-bearing ground.

Is the CAT D6R2 LGP suitable for sand?

Its wide LGP tracks make it particularly relevant to softer surfaces, loose ground and sand where spreading the machine's weight over a larger footprint can help.

Which CAT dozer is suited to heavier bulk pushing?

The D7G Series 2 is well suited to repeated medium-to-heavy pushing, site stripping and bulk earthworks on firmer ground.

How much does the CAT D7G start at?

The CAT D7G Series 2 starts at USD 23,500.

Can I view the Caterpillar dozers before bidding?

Yes. Makana provides digital inspection material such as inspection reports, detailed photography and operational videos, and the machines can also be viewed at the Jebel Ali showroom in Dubai.