Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,383kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,383kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 2875 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 26,383kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 26,383kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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