Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,418kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,418kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Caterpillar D6T LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 50,968lb (23,119kg) |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall |
| Ground pressure | - | 6.4psi |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Caterpillar D6T 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 D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,418kg
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D6T LGP?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,418kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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