Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Kubota U27-4. 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 5,578kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,578kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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