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Caterpillar Diesel Thirty-Five vs Caterpillar RD4
Verdict: Caterpillar Diesel Thirty-Five vs Caterpillar RD4
The Caterpillar Diesel Thirty-Five and the Caterpillar RD4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Diesel Thirty-Five leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Caterpillar RD4 is the newer design (1935 vs 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar Diesel Thirty-Five for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar RD4 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
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
29.1 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
33.6 kWReference
29.7 kWReference
Displacement
8.5 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
133 x 203 mmReference
108 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
850Reference
1400Reference
Belt power (max)
33.6 kWReference
29.7 kWReference
Max power
29.1 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Type
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gearReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Dimensions
Gauge
190 cmReference
152 cmReference
Test results
Max pull
4143 kgReference
3561 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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11.0 l/hourReference
RD4 Serial Numbers
1936
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4G1Reference
1937
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4G3663Reference
1938
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4G8858Reference
1939
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4G9912Reference
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.


