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Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota KX080-4a

The Caterpillar D4K2 has 22kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 72kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D4K2
Caterpillar D4K2
Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D4K2Kubota KX080-4a
Operating weight8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP)8240kg
Engine power92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT63.2PS
Blade capacity1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP)-
Ground pressure38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP)-

Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 22kW 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.

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Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 72kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota KX080-4a?

The Caterpillar D4K2 has 22kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 72kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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