Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 61kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,968kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 61kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 6,968kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota U10. 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 61kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,968kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 61kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,968kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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