Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,528kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,528kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 20,528kg
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 ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,528kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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