Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 165kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14,532kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 165kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 14,532kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D4K2 if...
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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 165kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,532kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 165kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14,532kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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