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Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Thirty

Verdict: Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Thirty

The Caterpillar D2 and the Caterpillar Thirty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Thirty leads on rated power with 31 hp against 28 hp. Caterpillar D2 is the newer design (1938 vs 1925). In short: choose the Caterpillar Thirty for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D2 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 D2 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Thirty Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
252 diesel 5-speed crawlerJuly 25 - 30, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 553 fileReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
mechanical clutchesReference
Factories
Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.2 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
121 x 165 mmReference
Rated RPM
1650 (late)Reference
1400Reference
Torque
169.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1050Reference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
Starter type
gasoline pony motorReference
Belt power (max)
31.2 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
21.6 kWReference
Max power
27.3 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Fuel tank
141.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
9.8 LReference
Fuel system
Zenith K5A carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
24.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
3871 kgReference
Length
274 cmReference
Height
146 cmReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
154 cmReference
Caterpillar D2 Tracks
Width
30 cmReference
76 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3362 kgReference
2776 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
RPM
840Reference
Caterpillar Thirty Tracks

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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