Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,128kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,128kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 4,840kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,128kg
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 46,128kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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