Compare/Caterpillar D3C vs Caterpillar D3K

Caterpillar D3C vs Caterpillar D3K

Verdict: Caterpillar D3C vs Caterpillar D3K

The Caterpillar D3C and the Caterpillar D3K are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D3K leads on rated power with 74 hp against 73 hp. Caterpillar D3C is the lighter machine (11,486 kg vs 17,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D3K is the newer design (2007 vs 1987). In short: choose the Caterpillar D3K for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D3C 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

73 hp

74 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

double-reduction outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

50.0 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

50.0 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.0 LReference

11.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.0 LReference

22.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

115.8 LReference

194.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

59.4 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

59.4 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

206.0 barReference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

73.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

11486 to 16801 poundsReference

17185 to 17842 poundsReference

Length

276 cmReference

327 cmReference

3P dozer length

370 cmReference

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Gauge

165 cmReference

172 cmReference

Shipping

5866 kgReference

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Operating

7620 kgReference

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VPAT dozer length

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426 cmReference

LGP dozer length

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425 cmReference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

Operating weight

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8093 kgReference

Caterpillar D3C attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

120Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Caterpillar D3C Tracks

Width

178 cmReference

235 cmReference

Length on ground

190 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.4 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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LGP width

63 cmReference

LGP length on ground

205 cmReference

210 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.6 m²Reference

2.7 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D3C Height

Hood

169 cmReference

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ROPS

266 cmReference

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Exhaust

241 cmReference

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Caterpillar D3K attachments

Caterpillar D3K Tracks

XL width

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40 cmReference

XL length on ground

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210 cmReference

XL area on ground

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1.7 m²Reference

XL ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

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.