Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,950kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,950kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Caterpillar D6K LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 13.5 tonnes |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW |
| Blade | - | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width |
| Track width | - | 760mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 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 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,950kg
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 80 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D6K LGP?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,950kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer.
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