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Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5C Series III

Verdict: Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5C Series III

The Caterpillar D5C and the Caterpillar D5C Series III 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 95 hp. Caterpillar D5C Series III is the lighter machine (8,821 kg vs 15,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Caterpillar D5C Series III for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5C 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 Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar D5C Series III Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
95 hp
100 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
outboard planetary (hydro)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
70.8 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.1 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Displacement
5.2 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
94 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
67.1 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
70.8 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.0 LReference
28.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
166.5 LReference
156.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
56.8 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
56.8 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
54.9 lpmReference
66.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
15800 to 19800 poundsReference
8821 kgReference
Length
391 cmReference
300 cmReference
LGP Length
406 cmReference
5P dozer length
386 cmReference
LGP Width
238 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
273 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
269 cmReference
280 cmReference
Shipping weight
7166 kgReference
Operating weight
8981 kgReference
8821 kgReference
Gauge
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
LGP Gauge
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
XL Length
317 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
386 cmReference
XL Width
205 cmReference
Caterpillar D5C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
Caterpillar D5C Tracks
Width
200 cmReference
200 cmReference
Length on ground
214 cmReference
Area on ground
2.0 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
Optional width
50 cmReference
Optional length on ground
214 cmReference
Optional area on ground
2.2 m²Reference
Optional ground pressure
0.4 barReference
LGP width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
LGP length on ground
214 cmReference
214 cmReference
LGP area on ground
2.8 m²Reference
2.8 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
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
XL length on ground
231 cmReference
XL area on ground
2.3 m²Reference
XL ground pressure
0.4 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.

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