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Caterpillar D6K2 vs Cormidi C85

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,692kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K2Cormidi C85
Operating weight29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP)566kg
Net powerCat C4.4, 130hp-
Blade capacity4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP)-
Load capacity-800kg
Engine-Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp
Dimensions-1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high
Skip capacity-0.36m3, tips to 1.5m
Travel speed-5.5km/h

Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Cormidi C85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the D6K2 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 28,692kg

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.

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Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Cormidi C85?

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,692kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.

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