Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,660kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,660kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 4,840kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,660kg
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
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 D6K LGP and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 8,660kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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