Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,558kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,558kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 27,558kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,558kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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