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Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5G

Verdict: Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5G

The Caterpillar D5C Series III and the Caterpillar D5G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5C Series III leads on rated power with 100 hp against 99 hp. Caterpillar D5C Series III is the lighter machine (8,821 kg vs 8,904 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 1991). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5C Series III 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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Fit & specs
Caterpillar D5C Series III Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar D5G Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
99 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
outboard planetary (hydro)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
74.6 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 120 mmReference
94 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
67.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
74.6 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.4 LReference
12.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
156.7 LReference
184.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
66.6 lpmReference
66.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
8821 kgReference
8904 kgReference
Length
300 cmReference
318 cmReference
XL Length
317 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
386 cmReference
433 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
XL Width
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
LGP Width
238 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
273 cmReference
272 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
280 cmReference
277 cmReference
Operating weight
8821 kgReference
8904 kgReference
Gauge
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
LGP Gauge
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Winch
610 kgReference
Ripper
562 kgReference
Caterpillar D5C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
110Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Caterpillar D5C Tracks
Standard width
45 cmReference
Standard length on ground
214 cmReference
Standard area on ground
2.0 m²Reference
Standard ground pressure
0.4 barReference
XL width
50 cmReference
50 cmReference
XL length on ground
231 cmReference
231 cmReference
XL area on ground
2.3 m²Reference
2.4 m²Reference
XL ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
LGP width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
LGP length on ground
214 cmReference
231 cmReference
LGP area on ground
2.8 m²Reference
3.1 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D5G attachments
Caterpillar D5G Tracks

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.

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