Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,546kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,546kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 27,546kg
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,546kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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