Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 1,061kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 1,061kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,061kg
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 D6T LGP and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 1,061kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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