Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,320kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,320kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 4,840kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,320kg
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,320kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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