Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D4K2
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D4K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT |
| Blade capacity | - | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) |
| Ground pressure | - | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D4K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,658kg
Cat's smallest crawler dozer, used for grading, site clearance and landscaping where a larger machine would be too heavy or too wide. The LGP undercarriage option suits soft or wet ground.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar D4K2?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer.
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