Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 8,620 - 9,980 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) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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