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Caterpillar D5B vs Caterpillar D5G

Verdict: Caterpillar D5B vs Caterpillar D5G

The Caterpillar D5B and the Caterpillar D5G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5B leads on rated power with 105 hp against 99 hp. Caterpillar D5G is the lighter machine (8,904 kg vs 20,400 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 1977). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5B for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5G 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

105 hp

99 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

78.3 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

94 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

78.3 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

34.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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73.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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73.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

184.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

49.2 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

49.2 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

162.8 lpmReference

66.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

20400 to 25800 poundsReference

8904 kgReference

Length

363 cmReference

318 cmReference

5A dozer length

457 cmReference

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5S dozer length

459 cmReference

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Shipping weight

9253 kgReference

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Operating weight

11702 kgReference

8904 kgReference

Ripper

1383 kgReference

562 kgReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

154 cmReference

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

Winch

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610 kgReference

LGP Gauge

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172 cmReference

Caterpillar D5B attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

19Reference

110Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Caterpillar D5B Tracks

Width

40 cmReference

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Length on ground

220 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.8 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D5B Height

Hood

175 cmReference

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ROPS

276 cmReference

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Cab

302 cmReference

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Exhaust

294 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.