Compare/Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Verdict: Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

The Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7C leads on rated power with 128 hp against 120 hp. Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application is the lighter machine (22,900 kg vs 25,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application is the newer design (1977 vs 1955). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application 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

120 hp

128 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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manual clutchesReference

Engine

Engine (net)

89.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (net)

89.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts

24Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

76.7 LReference

40.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

34.1 LReference

64.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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321.7 LReference

Engine

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95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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77.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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90.8 kWReference

Power

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95.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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90.8 kWReference

Max power

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77.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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metallic wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

280.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

22.7 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

22.7 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

22900 to 23320 poundsReference

25970 to 26930 poundsReference

Length

388 cmReference

425 cmReference

Shipping weight

10387 kgReference

11779 kgReference

Operating weight

10577 kgReference

12215 kgReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

Steering wheel

193 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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206 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D5B SA Tracks

Width

234 cmReference

246 cmReference

Length on ground

217 cmReference

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Area on ground

2.0 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D5B SA Height

Hood

175 cmReference

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ROPS

276 cmReference

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Exhaust

299 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11923 kgReference

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.