Compare/Caterpillar D7H vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

Caterpillar D7H vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

Verdict: Caterpillar D7H vs Caterpillar D7R Series II

The Caterpillar D7H and the Caterpillar D7R Series II are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7R Series II leads on rated power with 258 hp against 231 hp. Caterpillar D7H is the lighter machine (39,663 kg vs 45,479 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D7R Series II is the newer design (1996 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7R Series II for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7H 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

231 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 (gross)

172.3 kWReference

192.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

160.3 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

10.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

124 x 140 mmReference

Power (net)

160.3 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

172.3 kWReference

192.4 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

121.1 LReference

177.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

51.5 LReference

77.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

476.9 LReference

478.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

66.2 LReference

54.1 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

66.2 LReference

54.1 LReference

Pressure

227.5 barReference

420.0 barReference

Pump flow

174.9 lpmReference

294.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

39663 to 50426 poundsReference

45479 to 57056 poundsReference

Length

462 cmReference

472 cmReference

Shipping weight

17991 kgReference

20629 kgReference

Operating weight

22873 kgReference

25880 kgReference

Gauge

198 cmReference

223 cmReference

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

Caterpillar D7H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

95Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Caterpillar D7H Tracks

Width

287 cmReference

337 cmReference

Length on ground

289 cmReference

Area on ground

2.9 m²Reference

3.2 m²Reference

Caterpillar D7H Height

Hood

229 cmReference

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ROPS

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

330 cmReference

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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.