Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 22,708kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 22,708kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Kubota KX71-3. 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 22,708kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 22,708kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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