Compare/Caterpillar D4K vs Caterpillar D5C

Caterpillar D4K vs Caterpillar D5C

Verdict: Caterpillar D4K vs Caterpillar D5C

The Caterpillar D4K and the Caterpillar D5C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5C leads on rated power with 95 hp against 92 hp. Caterpillar D5C is the lighter machine (15,800 kg vs 17,961 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D4K is the newer design (2008 vs 1991). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D4K 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

92 hp

95 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

double-reduction outboard planetaryReference

spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

68.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

68.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.4 LReference

20.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

194.9 LReference

166.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

59.4 LReference

56.8 LReference

Capacity

59.4 LReference

56.8 LReference

Pressure

206.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

73.4 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

17961 to 18742 poundsReference

15800 to 19800 poundsReference

Length

327 cmReference

391 cmReference

XL dozer length

427 cmReference

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LGP dozer length

426 cmReference

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Width

235 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (cab)

271 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

276 cmReference

269 cmReference

Operating weight

8501 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Gauge

172 cmReference

154 cmReference

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

Shipping weight

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7166 kgReference

LGP Gauge

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172 cmReference

Caterpillar D4K attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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75Reference

Caterpillar D4K Tracks

XL width

45 cmReference

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XL length on ground

226 cmReference

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XL area on ground

2.1 m²Reference

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XL ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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LGP width

63 cmReference

66 cmReference

LGP length on ground

226 cmReference

214 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.9 m²Reference

2.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D5C attachments

Caterpillar D5C Tracks

Length on ground

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214 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.0 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

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

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.