Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 21kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 432kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 432kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 48 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB 86C-2. 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 21kW 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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 432kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 21kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 432kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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