Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Volvo A25G
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 6,558kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 6,558kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,558kg
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the A25G if...
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 D6K2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 6,558kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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