Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,858kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,858kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 2400 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Takeuchi TB225. 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 26,858kg
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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,858kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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