Compare/Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5N

Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5N

Verdict: Caterpillar D5C Series III vs Caterpillar D5N

The Caterpillar D5C Series III and the Caterpillar D5N are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5N leads on rated power with 115 hp against 100 hp. Caterpillar D5C Series III is the lighter machine (8,821 kg vs 12,817 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D5N is the newer design (2003 vs 1991). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5N for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5C Series III 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

100 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

outboard planetary (hydro)Reference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

74.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.9 kWReference

85.8 kWReference

Displacement

5.0 LReference

7.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 120 mmReference

110 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

67.9 kWReference

85.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

74.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

28.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

47.7 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

156.7 LReference

257.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

29.1 LReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

29.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

66.6 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

8821 kgReference

12817 kgReference

Length

300 cmReference

355 cmReference

XL Length

317 cmReference

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VPAT dozer length

386 cmReference

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Width

200 cmReference

233 cmReference

XL Width

205 cmReference

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LGP Width

238 cmReference

276 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

273 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

280 cmReference

279 cmReference

Operating weight

8821 kgReference

12817 kgReference

Gauge

154 cmReference

177 cmReference

LGP Gauge

172 cmReference

200 cmReference

LGP Length

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370 cmReference

5VPAT dozer length

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457 cmReference

PA55 winch

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1180 kgReference

Caterpillar D5C attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

70Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

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

55 cmReference

XL length on ground

231 cmReference

238 cmReference

XL area on ground

2.3 m²Reference

2.7 m²Reference

XL ground pressure

0.4 barReference

0.5 barReference

LGP width

66 cmReference

76 cmReference

LGP length on ground

214 cmReference

261 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.8 m²Reference

4.0 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D5N attachments

Caterpillar D5N 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.