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Caterpillar D7H Series II vs Caterpillar D7R
Verdict: Caterpillar D7H Series II vs Caterpillar D7R
The Caterpillar D7H Series II and the Caterpillar D7R are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 247 hp. Caterpillar D7H Series II is the lighter machine (44,154 kg vs 45,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D7R is the newer design (1996 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
247 hp
247 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
double-reduction planetaryReference
double-reduction planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
184.2 kWReference
184.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
171.5 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)
171.5 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
184.2 kWReference
184.2 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
129.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
23.1 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
488.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
66.2 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
66.2 LReference
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Pressure
227.5 barReference
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Pump flow
174.9 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
44154 to 60047 poundsReference
45300 to 55100 poundsReference
Length
472 cmReference
472 cmReference
Shipping weight
20028 kgReference
20548 kgReference
Operating weight
27237 kgReference
24993 kgReference
Gauge
223 cmReference
223 cmReference
Caterpillar D7H attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
70Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery AH
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100Reference
Caterpillar D7H Tracks
Standard width
55 cmReference
55 cmReference
Standard length on ground
289 cmReference
287 cmReference
Standard area on ground
3.2 m²Reference
3.2 m²Reference
Standard ground pressure
0.7 barReference
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XR width
55 cmReference
55 cmReference
XR length on ground
306 cmReference
304 cmReference
XR area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
3.4 m²Reference
XR ground pressure
0.7 barReference
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LGP width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
LGP length on ground
318 cmReference
317 cmReference
LGP area on ground
5.8 m²Reference
5.8 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.4 barReference
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Width
337 cmReference
337 cmReference
Caterpillar D7H Height
Hood
231 cmReference
245 cmReference
ROPS
342 cmReference
353 cmReference
Exhaust
330 cmReference
345 cmReference
Caterpillar D7R attachments
Caterpillar D7R Tracks
Caterpillar D7R Height
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.