Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 55 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 14kW 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 ET145 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 14kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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