Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,058kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,058kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Kubota U10. 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 28,058kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 28,058kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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