Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,563kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,563kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 2,695 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 26,563kg
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
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,563kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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