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Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota KX019-4

The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 6,388kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D4K2
Caterpillar D4K2
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D4K2Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP)1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Engine power92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT-
Blade capacity1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP)-
Ground pressure38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP)-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 6,388kg

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.

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Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 6,388kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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