Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,328kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,328kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 4,840kg |
| 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) | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 3,328kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 3,328kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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