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Caterpillar Diesel Forty vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

Verdict: Caterpillar Diesel Forty vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

The Caterpillar Diesel Forty and the Caterpillar Thirty-Five are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Diesel Forty leads on rated power with 50 hp against 40 hp. Caterpillar Thirty-Five is the lighter machine (5,819 kg vs 7,095 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar Diesel Forty is the newer design (1934 vs 1932). In short: choose the Caterpillar Diesel Forty for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Thirty-Five 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 Diesel Forty Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Thirty-Five Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for power test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
Forty
gas engineReference
Diesel Forty
diesel engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
170.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
37.6 kWReference
29.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
41.8 kWReference
33.3 kWReference
Displacement
10.2 LReference
8.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 203 mmReference
133 x 203 mmReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
850Reference
Belt power (max)
36.2 kWReference
33.3 kWReference
Max power
31.9 kWReference
29.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
7095 kgReference
5819 kgReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
Diesel Forty Serial Numbers
1934
3G1Reference
1935
3G335Reference
1936
3G1957Reference
Final
3G1971Reference
Caterpillar Diesel Forty Tracks
Width
40 cmReference
35 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.9 l/hourReference
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4396 kgReference
4143 kgReference
Caterpillar Thirty-Five 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.

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