Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Volvo L220H
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Volvo L220H?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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