Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,283kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,283kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 975kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Kubota K008-5. 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 28,283kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,283kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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