Compare/Caterpillar D4C Series III vs Caterpillar D5C

Caterpillar D4C Series III vs Caterpillar D5C

Verdict: Caterpillar D4C Series III vs Caterpillar D5C

The Caterpillar D4C Series III and the Caterpillar D5C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5C leads on rated power with 95 hp against 88 hp. Caterpillar D4C Series III is the lighter machine (7,458 kg vs 15,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D5C is the newer design (1991 vs 1987). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5C 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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Rated power

88 hp

95 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

65.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

60.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.0 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 119 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

60.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

65.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.4 LReference

28.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.1 LReference

20.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

165.0 LReference

166.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

54.1 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

7458 kgReference

15800 to 19800 poundsReference

Length

293 cmReference

391 cmReference

XL Length

302 cmReference

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VPAT dozer length

389 cmReference

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LGP dozer length

388 cmReference

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LGP Width

231 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

263 cmReference

269 cmReference

Operating weight

7458 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Gauge

149 cmReference

154 cmReference

LGP Gauge

167 cmReference

172 cmReference

LGP Length

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406 cmReference

5P dozer length

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386 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7166 kgReference

Caterpillar D4C attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90 (Cab)Reference

75Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Caterpillar D4C Tracks

Width

195 cmReference

200 cmReference

Length on ground

205 cmReference

214 cmReference

Area on ground

1.7 m²Reference

2.0 m²Reference

Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

XL width

45 cmReference

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XL length on ground

220 cmReference

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XL area on ground

2.0 m²Reference

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XL ground pressure

0.6 barReference

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LGP width

63 cmReference

66 cmReference

LGP length on ground

205 cmReference

214 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.6 m²Reference

2.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D5C attachments

Caterpillar D5C Tracks

Optional width

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50 cmReference

Optional length on ground

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214 cmReference

Optional area on ground

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2.2 m²Reference

Optional 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.