Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs SANY SY26U
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,598kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,598kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 2,660 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, SANY SY26U. 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 26,598kg
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the SANY SY26U?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,598kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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