Compare/Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D8

Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D8

Verdict: Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D8

The Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D8 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 110 hp. Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application is the lighter machine (14,284 kg vs 16,565 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 1937). In short: choose the Caterpillar D8 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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Fit & specs

Caterpillar

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Best match

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

110 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Diesel 6-speed crawlerOctober 11 - 16, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 357 fileReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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

20.4 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

850Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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215.7 LReference

Engine

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85.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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82.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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95.4 kWReference

Power

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85.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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95.4 kWReference

Max power

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82.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

14284 to 14750 poundsReference

16565 kgReference

Length

370 cmReference

472 cmReference

Shipping weight

6479 kgReference

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Operating weight

6690 kgReference

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Height

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213 cmReference

Gauge

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198 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

256 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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D8 Serial Numbers

1937

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1H1500Reference

1938

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1H2727Reference

1939

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1H3906Reference

1940

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1H5729Reference

1941

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1H7693Reference

Caterpillar D8 Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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32.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11887 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.