Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Hydrema 912F
The Caterpillar D6N has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Hydrema 912F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 108kW (147hp) |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 7,270kg |
| Payload | - | 10,000kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Hydrema 912F. 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 has 16kW more power
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 912F if...
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6N and the Hydrema 912F?
The Caterpillar D6N has 16kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.
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