Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB 19C-1
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 57kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,258kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 57kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 6,258kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 1910 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 11.7 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB 19C-1. 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 57kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,258kg
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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 57kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,258kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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