Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,162kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,162kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 1,006 kg |
| 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) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 7,162kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,162kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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