Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | up to 1720kg |
| 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 | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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