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Caterpillar DD9H vs Caterpillar SxS D9H
Verdict: Caterpillar DD9H vs Caterpillar SxS D9H
The Caterpillar DD9H and the Caterpillar SxS D9H are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 820 hp. Caterpillar DD9H is the lighter machine (178,800 kg vs 183,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
820 hp
820 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
The Caterpillar DD9H consisted of two linked tractors so it had two D353 engines. Figures shown, except horsepower, are for a single engine.Reference
The Caterpillar SxS D9H consisted of two linked tractors so it had two D353 engines. Figures shown, except horsepower, are for a single engine.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Total built
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13Reference
Variants
DD9H
tandem D9sReference
tandem D9sReference
SxS D9H
side-by-side D9HsReference
side-by-side D9HsReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1741.1 LReference
1741.1 LReference
Engine (net)
611.5 kWReference
611.5 kWReference
Displacement
24.1 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
159 x 203 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
611.5 kWReference
611.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
42.6 LReference
42.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
155.2 LReference
155.2 LReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
178800 to 185400 poundsReference
183900 to 190500 poundsReference
9C dozer length
1290 cmReference
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Height (cab)
363 cmReference
363 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
375 cmReference
375 cmReference
Shipping weight
81103 kgReference
83417 kgReference
Operating weight
84097 kgReference
86410 kgReference
Gauge
228 cmReference
579 cmReference
Length
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561 cmReference
9U Special dozer length
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795 cmReference
Caterpillar DD9H attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
200Reference
200Reference
Caterpillar DD9H Tracks
Width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Length on ground
335 cmReference
335 cmReference
Area on ground
4.1 m²Reference
4.1 m²Reference
Caterpillar SxS D9H attachments
Caterpillar SxS D9H Tracks
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.