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Caterpillar D4K2 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Caterpillar D4K2 has 13kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D4K2
Caterpillar D4K2
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D4K2Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP)10,625 to 11,855 kg
Engine power92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT55.4 kW
Blade capacity1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP)-
Ground pressure38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP)-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 13kW 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.

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Full D4K2 specifications →

Buy or hire the EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Caterpillar D4K2 has 13kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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