Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs SANY SY26U
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,508kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 54kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,508kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, SANY SY26U. 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 54kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,508kg
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the SANY SY26U?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,508kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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