Compare/Caterpillar D7H Series II vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

Caterpillar D7H Series II vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

Verdict: Caterpillar D7H Series II vs Caterpillar D8H 46A

The Caterpillar D7H Series II 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 247 hp. Caterpillar D7H Series II is the lighter machine (44,154 kg vs 49,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D7H Series II is the newer design (1985 vs 1966). In short: choose the Caterpillar D8H 46A for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7H 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

247 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 (gross)

184.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

171.5 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

20.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (net)

171.5 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

184.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

129.1 LReference

117.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

23.1 LReference

117.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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507.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

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

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

49000 to 50000 poundsReference

Length

472 cmReference

518 cmReference

Shipping weight

20028 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Operating weight

27237 kgReference

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Gauge

223 cmReference

213 cmReference

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

Caterpillar D7H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D7H Tracks

Standard width

55 cmReference

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Standard length on ground

289 cmReference

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Standard area on ground

3.2 m²Reference

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Standard ground pressure

0.7 barReference

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XR width

55 cmReference

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XR length on ground

306 cmReference

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XR area on ground

3.4 m²Reference

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XR ground pressure

0.7 barReference

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LGP width

91 cmReference

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LGP length on ground

318 cmReference

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LGP area on ground

5.8 m²Reference

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LGP ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Width

337 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7H Height

Hood

231 cmReference

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ROPS

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

330 cmReference

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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.