Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,278kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,278kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 980kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Kubota K008-3. 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 28,278kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,278kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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