Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,293kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,293kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 2875 kg |
| 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 | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 5,293kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 5,293kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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