Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Volvo L220H
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Volvo L220H?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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