Compare/Caterpillar D5K2 vs Caterpillar D5M

Caterpillar D5K2 vs Caterpillar D5M

Verdict: Caterpillar D5K2 vs Caterpillar D5M

The Caterpillar D5K2 and the Caterpillar D5M are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5M leads on rated power with 121 hp against 104 hp. Caterpillar D5K2 is the lighter machine (9,314 kg vs 11,702 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 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5M for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D5K2 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

104 hp

121 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

double-reduction planetaryReference

single-reduction planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (net)

77.6 kWReference

82.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

77.6 kWReference

82.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

104.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.4 LReference

45.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

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90.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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90.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

194.9 LReference

218.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

59.4 LReference

67.0 LReference

Capacity

59.4 LReference

67.0 LReference

Pressure

206.0 barReference

206.8 barReference

Pump flow

73.4 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

9314 kgReference

11702 kgReference

Length

326 cmReference

355 cmReference

VPAT dozer length

432 cmReference

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XL Width

211 cmReference

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LGP Width

241 cmReference

276 cmReference

Height (cab)

272 cmReference

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Operating weight

9314 kgReference

11702 kgReference

Winch

610 kgReference

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Ripper

554 kgReference

757 kgReference

Gauge

160 cmReference

177 cmReference

LGP Gauge

175 cmReference

200 cmReference

LGP Length

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373 cmReference

5VPAT dozer length

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454 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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299 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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307 cmReference

PA55 winch

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1276 kgReference

Caterpillar D5K2 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

70Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

750Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Caterpillar D5K2 Tracks

XL width

50 cmReference

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XL length on ground

231 cmReference

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XL area on ground

2.4 m²Reference

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XL ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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LGP width

76 cmReference

LGP length on ground

231 cmReference

261 cmReference

LGP area on ground

3.6 m²Reference

4.0 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D5M attachments

Caterpillar D5M Tracks

Width

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233 cmReference

Length on ground

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238 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.7 m²Reference

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.