Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 98,943kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 98,943kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Caterpillar D6N. 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 98,943kg
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 D6N if...
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 98,943kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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