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Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Five
Verdict: Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Five
The Caterpillar D2 and the Caterpillar Twenty-Five are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D2 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 26 hp. Caterpillar D2 is the newer design (1938 vs 1931). In short: choose the Caterpillar D2 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Twenty-Five 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
26 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
Drawbar performanceReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
mechanical clutchesReference
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Engine
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.2 kWReference
24.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
102 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
1650 (late)Reference
1100Reference
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
24.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
21.6 kWReference
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Max power
27.3 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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19.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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22.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 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
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Caterpillar D2 Tracks
Width
30 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3362 kgReference
2726 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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12.9 l/hourReference
Caterpillar Twenty-Five Tracks
Size
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4Reference
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.


