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Caterpillar D6K2 vs Merlo P30.10

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,658kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6K2
Caterpillar D6K2 - image: Peterson Cat
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K2Merlo P30.10
Operating weight29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP)7600 kg
Net powerCat C4.4, 130hp-
Blade capacity4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP)-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m
Engine power-55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm

Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Merlo P30.10. 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 21,658kg

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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Full D6K2 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.

Full P30.10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,658kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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