Compare/Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5G

Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5G

Verdict: Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5G

The Caterpillar D5C and the Caterpillar D5G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5G leads on rated power with 99 hp against 95 hp. Caterpillar D5G is the lighter machine (8,904 kg vs 15,800 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 D5G 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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Rated power

95 hp

99 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

70.8 kWReference

73.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

94 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

70.8 kWReference

73.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.0 LReference

12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

166.5 LReference

184.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

66.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

15800 to 19800 poundsReference

8904 kgReference

Length

391 cmReference

318 cmReference

LGP Length

406 cmReference

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5P dozer length

386 cmReference

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LGP Width

238 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

272 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

269 cmReference

277 cmReference

Shipping weight

7166 kgReference

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Operating weight

8981 kgReference

8904 kgReference

Gauge

154 cmReference

LGP Gauge

172 cmReference

VPAT dozer length

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433 cmReference

XL Width

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205 cmReference

Winch

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610 kgReference

Ripper

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562 kgReference

Caterpillar D5C attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75Reference

110Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Caterpillar D5C Tracks

Width

200 cmReference

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Length on ground

214 cmReference

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Area on ground

2.0 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Optional width

50 cmReference

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Optional length on ground

214 cmReference

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Optional area on ground

2.2 m²Reference

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Optional ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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LGP width

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

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

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.