Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,393kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,393kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Takeuchi TB216. 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 27,393kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,393kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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