Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 9.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 9.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9.2 tonnes
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 9.2 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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