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Caterpillar 10-Ton vs Caterpillar Diesel Forty

Verdict: Caterpillar 10-Ton vs Caterpillar Diesel Forty

The Caterpillar 10-Ton and the Caterpillar Diesel Forty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Diesel Forty leads on rated power with 50 hp against 40 hp. Caterpillar Diesel Forty is the lighter machine (7,095 kg vs 9,072 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 10-Ton holds more fuel (174.1 L vs 170.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar Diesel Forty is the newer design (1934 vs 1925). In short: choose the Caterpillar Diesel Forty for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 10-Ton if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar 10-Ton Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Diesel Forty Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
174.1 LReference
170.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
15.2 LReference
10.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
165 x 178 mmReference
146 x 203 mmReference
Rated RPM
750Reference
1000Reference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
51.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
37.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
41.8 kWReference
Belt power (max)
36.2 kWReference
Max power
31.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
9072 kgReference
7095 kgReference
Length
383 cmReference
Height
287 cmReference
Gauge
153 cmReference
187 cmReference
Caterpillar 10-Ton Tracks
Width
208 cmReference
40 cmReference
Length on ground
243 cmReference
Area on ground
1.9 m²Reference
Variants
Forty
gas engineReference
Diesel Forty
diesel engineReference
Diesel Forty Serial Numbers
1934
3G1Reference
1935
3G335Reference
1936
3G1957Reference
Final
3G1971Reference
Caterpillar Diesel Forty Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
4396 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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