Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,750kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,750kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 13.5 tonnes |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Caterpillar D6K LGP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,750kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,750kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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