Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight
Verdict: Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight
The Caterpillar D2 and the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Twenty-Eight leads on rated power with 31 hp against 28 hp. Caterpillar Twenty-Eight is the lighter machine (3,569 kg vs 7,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D2 is the newer design (1938 vs 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight 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.
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.


