Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs JCB JS131LC
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 55kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, JCB JS131LC. 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 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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