Compare/Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5C Series III

Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5C Series III

Verdict: Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5C Series III

The Caterpillar D4H and the Caterpillar D5C Series III are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5C Series III leads on rated power with 100 hp against 99 hp. Caterpillar D5C Series III is the lighter machine (8,821 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 Series III is the newer design (1991 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5C Series III for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D4H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Rated power

99 hp

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

single-reduction planetaryReference

outboard planetary (hydro)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

73.8 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

94 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

73.8 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

28.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

20.8 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

166.5 LReference

156.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

29.5 LReference

56.8 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

29.5 LReference

56.8 LReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

96.5 lpmReference

66.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

17769 to 22173 poundsReference

8821 kgReference

Length

341 cmReference

300 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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XL Length

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317 cmReference

VPAT dozer length

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386 cmReference

XL Width

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205 cmReference

LGP Width

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238 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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273 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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280 cmReference

Operating weight

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8821 kgReference

LGP Gauge

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172 cmReference

Caterpillar D4H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Caterpillar D4H Tracks

Width

213 cmReference

200 cmReference

Length on ground

223 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.6 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.6 barReference

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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

Standard width

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45 cmReference

Standard length on ground

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214 cmReference

Standard area on ground

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2.0 m²Reference

Standard ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

XL width

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50 cmReference

XL length on ground

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231 cmReference

XL area on ground

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2.3 m²Reference

XL 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.