Compare/Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

Verdict: Caterpillar D7 vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

The Caterpillar D7 and the Caterpillar D8H 46A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D8H 46A leads on rated power with 270 hp against 265 hp. Caterpillar D8H 46A is the lighter machine (49,000 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 1966). In short: choose the Caterpillar D8H 46A for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7 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

270 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

double-reduction planetaryReference

spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (net)

197.6 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Displacement

9.3 LReference

20.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 150 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

197.6 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

187.0 LReference

117.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

61.7 LReference

117.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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507.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

465.6 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

43.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

143.8 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

143.8 LReference

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Pressure

310.0 barReference

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Pump flow

219.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

264.9 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

57415 to 65644 poundsReference

49000 to 50000 poundsReference

Length

465 cmReference

518 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

22680 kgReference

Operating weight

29776 kgReference

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8S dozer length

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662 cmReference

8A dozer length

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660 cmReference

8U dozer length

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688 cmReference

Height (hood)

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236 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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309 cmReference

Gauge

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213 cmReference

Caterpillar D7 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

150Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D7 Tracks

Width

91 cmReference

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Length on ground

314 cmReference

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Area on ground

6.5 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D8H attachments

Caterpillar D8H Tracks

6-roller width

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55 cmReference

6-roller length on ground

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292 cmReference

6-roller area on ground

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3.3 m²Reference

7-roller width

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55 cmReference

7-roller length on ground

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314 cmReference

7-roller area on ground

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3.5 m²Reference

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.