Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,658kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,658kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 8600 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 86C-2. 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 20,658kg
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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 20,658kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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