Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 2,390kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, JCB STH-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 11,110kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,110kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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