Compare/Caterpillar D4K vs Chamberlain Contractor 354

Caterpillar D4K vs Chamberlain Contractor 354

Verdict: Caterpillar D4K vs Chamberlain Contractor 354

The Caterpillar D4K and the Chamberlain Contractor 354 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D4K leads on rated power with 92 hp against 91 hp. Chamberlain Contractor 354 is the lighter machine (4,232 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 1969). In short: choose the Caterpillar D4K for outright pulling power, or the Chamberlain Contractor 354 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Chamberlain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

92 hp

91 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

ChamberlainReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

double-reduction outboard planetaryReference

spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

68.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

5.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

68.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

22.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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204.4 LReference

Engine

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75.3 kWReference

Power

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75.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Torque

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359.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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355.6mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

194.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

59.4 LReference

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Capacity

59.4 LReference

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Pressure

206.0 barReference

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Pump flow

73.4 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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67.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

17961 to 18742 poundsReference

4232 kgReference

Length

327 cmReference

393 cmReference

XL dozer length

427 cmReference

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LGP dozer length

426 cmReference

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Width

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

271 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

276 cmReference

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Operating weight

8501 kgReference

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Gauge

172 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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260 cmReference

Front tire

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9.00-20Reference

Rear tire

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22.50-26Reference

Industrial front

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9.00-20Reference

Industrial rear

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22.50-26Reference

Ballasted weight

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5493 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

Front tread

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162 cmReference

Rear tread

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187 cmReference

Steering wheel

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192 cmReference

Caterpillar D4K attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

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

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LGP length on ground

226 cmReference

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LGP area on ground

2.9 m²Reference

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LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

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Contractor 354 Serial Numbers

1969

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1001Reference

1970

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1010Reference

1971

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1024Reference

1972

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1033Reference

1973

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1048Reference

1974

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1060Reference

1975

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1074Reference

Final

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1083Reference

Chamberlain Contractor 354 Height

Hood

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165 cmReference

Exhaust

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247 cmReference

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.