Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D4K2 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 45.5 kW |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 23kW 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 EW65 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Caterpillar D4K2 has 23kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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