Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 26kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 562kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 26kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 562kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
- you want one that has 26kW 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
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 562kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 26kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 562kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.