Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 22,771kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 22,771kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 22,771kg
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 D6K2 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 22,771kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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