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Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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