Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,727kg and has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,727kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 21kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 47.6 kw |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota KX060-5. 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 2,727kg
- 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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 2,727kg and has 21kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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