Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Volvo ECR88D
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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