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Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5C

Verdict: Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5C

The Caterpillar D4H and the Caterpillar D5C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D4H leads on rated power with 99 hp against 95 hp. Caterpillar D5C is the lighter machine (15,800 kg vs 17,769 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 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D4H for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5C 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

99 hp

95 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

single-reduction planetaryReference

spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

73.8 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

73.8 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

28.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

20.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

166.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

29.5 LReference

56.8 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

29.5 LReference

56.8 LReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

96.5 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

17769 to 22173 poundsReference

15800 to 19800 poundsReference

Length

341 cmReference

391 cmReference

4S dozer length

422 cmReference

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4A dozer length

436 cmReference

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PAT dozer length

423 cmReference

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Gauge

166 cmReference

154 cmReference

Shipping

8197 kgReference

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Operating

10057 kgReference

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LGP Length

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406 cmReference

5P dozer length

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386 cmReference

LGP Width

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238 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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271 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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269 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7166 kgReference

Operating weight

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8981 kgReference

LGP Gauge

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172 cmReference

Caterpillar D4H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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75Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Caterpillar D4H Tracks

Width

213 cmReference

200 cmReference

Length on ground

223 cmReference

214 cmReference

Area on ground

1.6 m²Reference

2.0 m²Reference

Ground pressure

0.6 barReference

0.4 barReference

Caterpillar D4H Height

ROPS

297 cmReference

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Cab

298 cmReference

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Exhaust

278 cmReference

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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

LGP width

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66 cmReference

LGP length on ground

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214 cmReference

LGP area on ground

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2.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

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0.3 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.