Compare/Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

Verdict: Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

The Caterpillar D7 and the Caterpillar D7R Series II are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 258 hp. Caterpillar D7R Series II is the lighter machine (45,479 kg vs 57,415 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D7 is the newer design (2020 vs 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7R Series II 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

265 hp

258 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

double-reduction planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (net)

197.6 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Displacement

9.3 LReference

10.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 150 mmReference

124 x 140 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

197.6 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

187.0 LReference

177.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

61.7 LReference

77.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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192.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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192.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

465.6 LReference

478.8 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

43.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

143.8 LReference

54.1 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

143.8 LReference

54.1 LReference

Pressure

310.0 barReference

420.0 barReference

Pump flow

219.5 lpmReference

294.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

264.9 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

57415 to 65644 poundsReference

45479 to 57056 poundsReference

Length

465 cmReference

472 cmReference

U dozer length

602 cmReference

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SU dozer length

577 cmReference

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Height (cab)

342 cmReference

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Shipping weight

26043 kgReference

20629 kgReference

Operating weight

29776 kgReference

25880 kgReference

7S dozer length

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580 cmReference

7U dozer length

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627 cmReference

7A dozer length

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612 cmReference

7SU dozer length

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603 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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340 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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335 cmReference

Gauge

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223 cmReference

Caterpillar D7 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

150Reference

95Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Caterpillar D7 Tracks

Width

91 cmReference

337 cmReference

Length on ground

314 cmReference

289 cmReference

Area on ground

6.5 m²Reference

3.2 m²Reference

Caterpillar D7R attachments

Caterpillar D7R Tracks

Ground pressure

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0.8 barReference

XR width

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60 cmReference

XR length on ground

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304 cmReference

XR area on ground

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3.7 m²Reference

XR ground pressure

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0.7 barReference

LGP width

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91 cmReference

LGP length on ground

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317 cmReference

LGP area on ground

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5.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

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0.5 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.