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Caterpillar D6K2 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,914kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D6K2
Caterpillar D6K2
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A - image: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K2HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Operating weight29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP)8,344 lb
Net powerCat C4.4, 130hp-
Blade capacity4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP)-
Dig depth-10 ft 3.4 in
Engine power-23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)

Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A. 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 20,914kg

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 R35Z-9A if...

The Hyundai R35Z-9A is a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator that gives UK contractors and hirers a lower-cost alternative to the equivalent Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB machines in the same size band. It uses a Yanmar diesel engine rather than an in-house Hyundai power unit at this size, reflecting how compact excavators across brands often share third-party engines and hydraulics. Hyundai's UK dealer coverage for this class is thinner than the market leaders, spread across several regional appointed dealers.

Full R35Z-9A specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,914kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.

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