Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,098kg and has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,098kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,098kg
- 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
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,098kg and has 14kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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