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Caterpillar D8R vs Steiger CU-325
Verdict: Caterpillar D8R vs Steiger CU-325
The Caterpillar D8R and the Steiger CU-325 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D8R leads on rated power with 328 hp against 325 hp. Caterpillar D8R is the newer design (1995 vs 1982). In short: choose the Caterpillar D8R for outright pulling power, or the Steiger CU-325 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
328 hp
325 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
SteigerReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Final drives
double reduction planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
244.6 kWReference
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Engine (net)
227.4 kWReference
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Displacement
14.6 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 165 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)
227.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
244.6 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
143.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
92.0 LReference
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Engine
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242.4 kWReference
Power
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242.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Allison HT 754 CRDReference
Capacities
Fuel
624.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
71.9 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
71.9 LReference
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Pressure
241.3 barReference
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Pump flow
299.0 lpmReference
166.5 lpmReference
Valves
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4Reference
Dimensions
Weight
60454 to 82850 poundsReference
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Length
454 cmReference
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8SU dozer length
652 cmReference
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8A dozer length
657 cmReference
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8U dozer length
678 cmReference
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Width
337 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
350 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
345 cmReference
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Shipping weight
27421 kgReference
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Operating weight
37580 kgReference
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Gauge
233 cmReference
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Caterpillar D8R attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Caterpillar D8R Tracks
Suspended width
55 cmReference
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Suspended length on ground
320 cmReference
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Suspended area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Suspended ground pressure
0.9 barReference
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Non-suspended width
55 cmReference
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Non-suspended length on ground
325 cmReference
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Non-suspended area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Non-suspended ground pressure
0.9 barReference
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LGP width
96 cmReference
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LGP length on ground
325 cmReference
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LGP area on ground
6.3 m²Reference
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LGP ground pressure
0.5 barReference
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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.