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Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB 9T-2

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 23,858kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D6K2
Caterpillar D6K2
JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K2JCB 9T-2
Operating weight29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP)5,400kg
Net powerCat C4.4, 130hp-
Blade capacity4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP)-
Payload-9,000kg
Engine power-55kW (74hp)

Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, JCB 9T-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 23,858kg

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.

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Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...

A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the JCB 9T-2?

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 23,858kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.

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