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Caterpillar D4C vs Caterpillar D4D
Verdict: Caterpillar D4C vs Caterpillar D4D
The Caterpillar D4C and the Caterpillar D4D are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. Caterpillar D4D is the lighter machine (5,896 kg vs 11,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D4D is the newer design (1963 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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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
65 hp
65 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
spur gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
159.0 LReference
Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
44.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
114 x 140 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
1680Reference
1680Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
25.6 LReference
26.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 4 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
11650 to 12000 poundsReference
5896 kgReference
Length
327 cmReference
335 cmReference
Shipping weight
5443 kgReference
5896 kgReference
Gauge
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Caterpillar D4C attachments
Caterpillar D4C Tracks
Width
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.2 m²Reference
1.2 m²Reference
Caterpillar D4D attachments
Caterpillar D4D 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.