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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Factories
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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
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Torque RPM
1050Reference
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Compression
18.5:1Reference
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Starter type
gasoline pony motorReference
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Belt power (max)
31.2 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
21.6 kWReference
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Max power
27.3 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Fuel tank
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141.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
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9.8 LReference
Fuel system
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Zenith K5A carburetorReference
Air cleaner
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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
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Dimensions
Weight
3871 kgReference
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Length
274 cmReference
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Height
146 cmReference
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Gauge
127 cmReference
154 cmReference
Caterpillar D2 Tracks
Width
30 cmReference
76 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3362 kgReference
2776 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
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30 cmReference
RPM
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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.


