Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,488kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,488kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| 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) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 7,488kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 7,488kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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