Compare/Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7

Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7

Verdict: Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7

The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 74 hp. Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application is the lighter machine (6,894 kg vs 11,036 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application holds more fuel (247.9 L vs 246.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application is the newer design (1966 vs 1940). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D4D 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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Caterpillar

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Best match

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Rated power

74 hp

80 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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manual clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

247.9 LReference

246.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

55.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (gross)

55.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1050Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

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Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

68.1 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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68.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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58.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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66.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter type

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2-cylinder pony engineReference

Belt power (max)

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66.4 kWReference

Max power

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58.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry metallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pressure

86.2 barReference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

6894 kgReference

11036 kgReference

Length

335 cmReference

412 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

185 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

243 cmReference

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Shipping weight

6894 kgReference

11036 kgReference

Gauge

152 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (hood)

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203 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

19Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D4D SA Tracks

Width

198 cmReference

246 cmReference

Length on ground

184 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.5 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D7 Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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22.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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9684 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.