Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,893kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,893kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 26,893kg
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 S450 and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,893kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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