Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 2,390kg |
| 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 | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, JCB STH-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 48,578kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,578kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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