Compare/Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5K2

Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5K2

Verdict: Caterpillar D4H vs Caterpillar D5K2

The Caterpillar D4H and the Caterpillar D5K2 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5K2 leads on rated power with 104 hp against 99 hp. Caterpillar D5K2 is the lighter machine (9,314 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 D5K2 is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5K2 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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Rated power

99 hp

104 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

single-reduction planetaryReference

double-reduction planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

73.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

73.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

11.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

22.4 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

166.5 LReference

194.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

29.5 LReference

59.4 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

29.5 LReference

59.4 LReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

206.0 barReference

Pump flow

96.5 lpmReference

73.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

17769 to 22173 poundsReference

9314 kgReference

Length

341 cmReference

326 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

160 cmReference

Shipping

8197 kgReference

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Operating

10057 kgReference

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VPAT dozer length

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432 cmReference

XL Width

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211 cmReference

LGP Width

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241 cmReference

Height (cab)

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272 cmReference

Operating weight

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9314 kgReference

Winch

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610 kgReference

Ripper

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554 kgReference

LGP Gauge

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175 cmReference

Caterpillar D4H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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120Reference

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 D5K2 attachments

Caterpillar D5K2 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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76 cmReference

LGP length on ground

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231 cmReference

LGP area on ground

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3.6 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.