Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 59kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 59kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | up to 1540kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota KX016-4. 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 59kW 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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 59kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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