Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Mecalac TA6
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg and has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Mecalac TA6. 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 4,023kg
- you want one that has 14kW 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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg and has 14kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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