Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,193kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,193kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 8065 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 21,193kg
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 ViO80-1 if...
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,193kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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