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Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5K
Verdict: Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5K
The Caterpillar D5C Series III and the Caterpillar D5K are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. Caterpillar D5C Series III is the lighter machine (8,821 kg vs 9,408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D5K is the newer design (2007 vs 1991). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
100 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
outboard planetary (hydro)Reference
double-reduction planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
74.6 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.9 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 120 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
67.9 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
74.6 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
1900Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.4 LReference
11.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
22.4 LReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
156.7 LReference
194.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
59.4 LReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
59.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
206.0 barReference
Pump flow
66.6 lpmReference
73.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
8821 kgReference
9408 kgReference
Length
300 cmReference
326 cmReference
XL Length
317 cmReference
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VPAT dozer length
386 cmReference
432 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
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XL Width
205 cmReference
211 cmReference
LGP Width
238 cmReference
241 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
273 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
280 cmReference
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Operating weight
8821 kgReference
9408 kgReference
Gauge
154 cmReference
160 cmReference
LGP Gauge
172 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (cab)
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272 cmReference
Winch
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610 kgReference
Ripper
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554 kgReference
Caterpillar D5C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
120Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Caterpillar D5C Tracks
Standard width
45 cmReference
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Standard length on ground
214 cmReference
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Standard area on ground
2.0 m²Reference
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Standard ground pressure
0.4 barReference
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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
3.0 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D5K attachments
Caterpillar D5K 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.