Compare/Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Verdict: Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

The Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7C leads on rated power with 128 hp against 110 hp. Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application is the lighter machine (14,284 kg vs 25,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application is the newer design (1987 vs 1955). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

110 hp

128 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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manual clutchesReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

82.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

75.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (net)

75.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

82.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Fuel tank

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321.7 LReference

Engine

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95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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77.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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90.8 kWReference

Power

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95.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Oil capacity

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40.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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64.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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90.8 kWReference

Max power

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77.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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metallic wet discReference

Dimensions

Weight

14284 to 14750 poundsReference

25970 to 26930 poundsReference

Length

370 cmReference

425 cmReference

Shipping weight

6479 kgReference

11779 kgReference

Operating weight

6690 kgReference

12215 kgReference

Height (hood)

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206 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D3C SA Tracks

Width

194 cmReference

246 cmReference

Length on ground

205 cmReference

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Area on ground

2.1 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D3C SA Height

Hood

157 cmReference

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ROPS

271 cmReference

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Exhaust

274 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11923 kgReference

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.