Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 35Z-1
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 25,702kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 25,702kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 3556 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 35Z-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 25,702kg
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 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 25,702kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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