Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,428kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,428kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 1,830 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Yanmar ViO17. 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 27,428kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 27,428kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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