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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.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar D2 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Twenty-Eight 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
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
mechanical clutchesReference
Total built
1171Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
106 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
1650 (late)Reference
1100Reference
Torque
169.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1050Reference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
Starter type
gasoline pony motorReference
Belt power (max)
31.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
21.6 kWReference
Max power
27.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
24.5 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
3871 kgReference
3569 kgReference
Length
274 cmReference
294 cmReference
Height
146 cmReference
153 cmReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
Caterpillar D2 Tracks
Width
30 cmReference
156 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3362 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
29 cmReference
RPM
935Reference
Speed
786.38 meters/minReference

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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