Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | - |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 44kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 44kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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