Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Cormidi C85
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 16,191kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 16,191kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Cormidi C85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 566kg |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 800kg |
| Dimensions | - | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high |
| Skip capacity | - | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m |
| Travel speed | - | 5.5km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Cormidi C85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,191kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6N and the Cormidi C85?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 16,191kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.
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