Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Caterpillar D6K2
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 86,442kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 86,442kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Caterpillar D6K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Net power | - | Cat C4.4, 130hp |
| Blade capacity | - | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Caterpillar D6K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 86,442kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Caterpillar D6K2?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 86,442kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer.
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