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Caterpillar D4C Series III vs Caterpillar D4K

Verdict: Caterpillar D4C Series III vs Caterpillar D4K

The Caterpillar D4C Series III and the Caterpillar D4K are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D4K leads on rated power with 92 hp against 88 hp. Caterpillar D4C Series III is the lighter machine (7,458 kg vs 17,961 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D4K is the newer design (2008 vs 1987). In short: choose the Caterpillar D4K for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D4C Series III 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 D4C Series III Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Clear
Caterpillar D4K Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
88 hp
92 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
double-reduction outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
65.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
60.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 119 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
60.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
65.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1900Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.4 LReference
11.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.1 LReference
22.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
165.0 LReference
194.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
59.4 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
59.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
206.0 barReference
Pump flow
54.1 lpmReference
73.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
7458 kgReference
17961 to 18742 poundsReference
Length
293 cmReference
327 cmReference
XL Length
302 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
389 cmReference
LGP dozer length
388 cmReference
426 cmReference
LGP Width
231 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
263 cmReference
276 cmReference
Operating weight
7458 kgReference
8501 kgReference
Gauge
149 cmReference
172 cmReference
LGP Gauge
167 cmReference
XL dozer length
427 cmReference
Height (cab)
271 cmReference
Caterpillar D4C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90 (Cab)Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Caterpillar D4C Tracks
Width
195 cmReference
235 cmReference
Length on ground
205 cmReference
Area on ground
1.7 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
XL width
45 cmReference
45 cmReference
XL length on ground
220 cmReference
226 cmReference
XL area on ground
2.0 m²Reference
2.1 m²Reference
XL ground pressure
0.6 barReference
0.4 barReference
LGP width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
LGP length on ground
205 cmReference
226 cmReference
LGP area on ground
2.6 m²Reference
2.9 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D4K attachments
Caterpillar D4K Tracks

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.

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