Compare/Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

Verdict: Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

The Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 110 hp. Caterpillar D7D is the lighter machine (11,036 kg vs 14,284 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 1959). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

110 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

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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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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246.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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81.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Starter type

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2-cylinder pony engineReference

Max power

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81.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry metallic discReference

Oil capacity

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37.9 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

14284 to 14750 poundsReference

11036 kgReference

Length

370 cmReference

412 cmReference

Shipping weight

6479 kgReference

11036 kgReference

Operating weight

6690 kgReference

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Height (hood)

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203 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 D7D Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12825 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.