Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 485kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 568kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 485kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 568kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Merlo P30.10. 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 568kg
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 P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 485kW more power
A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.
Full P30.10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 485kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 568kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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