Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 23,188kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 23,188kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 6070 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 23,188kg
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 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 23,188kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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