Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,478kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,478kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 48,478kg
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 48,478kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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