Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 38,529kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 38,529kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 38,529kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 38,529kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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