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Caterpillar 5-Ton vs Caterpillar RD4
Verdict: Caterpillar 5-Ton vs Caterpillar RD4
The Caterpillar 5-Ton and the Caterpillar RD4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 5-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 5-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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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
121.1 LReference
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Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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Displacement
7.0 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
108 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
1050Reference
1400Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
28.4 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
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
4263 kgReference
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Length
314 cmReference
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Height
162 cmReference
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Gauge
124 cmReference
152 cmReference
Caterpillar 5-Ton Tracks
Width
160 cmReference
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Length on ground
231 cmReference
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Area on ground
1.3 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.