Compare/Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5K2

Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5K2

Verdict: Caterpillar D5C vs Caterpillar D5K2

The Caterpillar D5C and the Caterpillar D5K2 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5K2 leads on rated power with 104 hp against 95 hp. Caterpillar D5K2 is the lighter machine (9,314 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 D5K2 is the newer design (2012 vs 1991). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5K2 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

104 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

double-reduction planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

70.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

70.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.0 LReference

11.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.1 LReference

22.4 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

166.5 LReference

194.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

59.4 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

59.4 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

206.0 barReference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

73.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

15800 to 19800 poundsReference

9314 kgReference

Length

391 cmReference

326 cmReference

LGP Length

406 cmReference

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5P dozer length

386 cmReference

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LGP Width

238 cmReference

241 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

269 cmReference

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Shipping weight

7166 kgReference

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Operating weight

8981 kgReference

9314 kgReference

Gauge

154 cmReference

160 cmReference

LGP Gauge

172 cmReference

175 cmReference

VPAT dozer length

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432 cmReference

XL Width

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211 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

Charging amps

75Reference

120Reference

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

76 cmReference

LGP length on ground

214 cmReference

231 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.8 m²Reference

3.6 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D5K2 attachments

Caterpillar D5K2 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.