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Caterpillar D7C vs Caterpillar D9
Verdict: Caterpillar D7C vs Caterpillar D9
The Caterpillar D7C and the Caterpillar D9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D9 leads on rated power with 286 hp against 128 hp. Caterpillar D7C is the lighter machine (25,970 kg vs 29,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Caterpillar D9 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
128 hp
286 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchesReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
321.7 LReference
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Engine
95.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
77.3 kWReference
188.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
90.8 kWReference
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Displacement
13.6 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 203 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power
95.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1200Reference
1240Reference
Starter
gasoline pony engineReference
2-cylinder gas pony engineReference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
40.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
64.4 LReference
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Belt power (max)
90.8 kWReference
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Max power
77.3 kWReference
188.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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213.3 kWReference
Power (net)
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213.3 kWReference
Compression
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15.5:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
torque converterReference
Gears
5 forward and 4 reverseReference
3 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
metallic wet discReference
wet discReference
Dimensions
Weight
25970 to 26930 poundsReference
29948 kgReference
Length
425 cmReference
546 cmReference
Height (hood)
206 cmReference
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Shipping weight
11779 kgReference
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Operating weight
12215 kgReference
29948 kgReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
43 cmReference
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Gauge
187 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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266 cmReference
Caterpillar D7C Tracks
Width
246 cmReference
304 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
36.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
11923 kgReference
25730 kgReference
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.