Head to head
Caterpillar D4K2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 324kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 103kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 324kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 103kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D4K2 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,168kg (XL) / 8,476kg (LGP) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 92hp (68.8kW), Cat C4.4 ACERT | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 1.98m3 (XL) / 1.85m3 (LGP) | - |
| Ground pressure | 38.6kPa (XL) / 29.2kPa (LGP) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Caterpillar D4K2, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 103kg
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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 324kW more power
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D4K2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 324kW more power. The Caterpillar D4K2 is the bigger machine by 103kg. The Caterpillar D4K2 is a small crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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