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Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5G
Verdict: Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5G
The Caterpillar D4H and the Caterpillar D5G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 99 hp. Caterpillar D5G is the lighter machine (8,904 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 D5G is the newer design (2001 vs 1985). 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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Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
99 hp
99 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
single-reduction planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
73.8 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.1 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.2 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
94 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
67.1 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
73.8 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
12.9 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
184.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
29.5 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
29.5 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
96.5 lpmReference
66.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
17769 to 22173 poundsReference
8904 kgReference
Length
341 cmReference
318 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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VPAT dozer length
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433 cmReference
XL Width
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205 cmReference
LGP Width
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238 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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272 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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277 cmReference
Operating weight
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8904 kgReference
Winch
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610 kgReference
Ripper
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562 kgReference
LGP Gauge
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172 cmReference
Caterpillar D4H attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
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110Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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900Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Caterpillar D4H Tracks
Width
213 cmReference
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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 D5G attachments
Caterpillar D5G Tracks
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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2.4 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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231 cmReference
LGP area on ground
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3.1 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.