Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 19C-1
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,348kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,348kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1910 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | - | 11.7 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 19C-1. 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 27,348kg
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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,348kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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