Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,252kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,252kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1,006 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 28,252kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,252kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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