Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Hitachi ZX220W-5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 21,400 - 24,000kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 122kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.