Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Caterpillar D4K2
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,477kg and has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,477kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Caterpillar D4K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT |
| Blade capacity | - | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) |
| Ground pressure | - | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Caterpillar D4K2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,477kg
- you want one that has 14kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Caterpillar D4K2?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,477kg and has 14kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer.
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