Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,708kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,708kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 27,708kg
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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,708kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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