Compare/Caterpillar 10-Ton vs Caterpillar RD4

Caterpillar 10-Ton vs Caterpillar RD4

Verdict: Caterpillar 10-Ton vs Caterpillar RD4

The Caterpillar 10-Ton and the Caterpillar RD4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 10-Ton leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. Caterpillar RD4 is the newer design (1935 vs 1925). In short: choose the Caterpillar 10-Ton for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar RD4 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Caterpillar

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Best match

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

174.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

15.2 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

165 x 178 mmReference

108 x 140 mmReference

Rated RPM

750Reference

1400Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

51.1 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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29.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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29.7 kWReference

Max power

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26.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

9072 kgReference

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Length

383 cmReference

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Height

287 cmReference

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Gauge

153 cmReference

152 cmReference

Caterpillar 10-Ton Tracks

Width

208 cmReference

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Length on ground

243 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.9 m²Reference

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RD4 Serial Numbers

1936

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4G1Reference

1937

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4G3663Reference

1938

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4G8858Reference

1939

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4G9912Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3561 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.