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Caterpillar Fifteen vs Caterpillar Ten

Verdict: Caterpillar Fifteen vs Caterpillar Ten

The Caterpillar Fifteen and the Caterpillar Ten are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Fifteen leads on rated power with 15 hp against 10 hp. Caterpillar Ten is the lighter machine (2,004 kg vs 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar Fifteen holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar Fifteen is the newer design (1929 vs 1928). In short: choose the Caterpillar Fifteen for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Ten 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 Fifteen Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Ten Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
143 gasoline 3-speed crawlerJune 7 - 29, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 207 fileReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Total built
4,929Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
64.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.2 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.5 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
86 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Belt power (max)
15.2 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Max power
12.7 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
266.7mm dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
2041 kgReference
2004 kgReference
Length
264 cmReference
253 cmReference
Height
147 cmReference
131 cmReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
93 cmReference
Ground clearance
23 cmReference
Fifteen Serial Numbers
1929
PV1Reference
PT8Reference
1930
PV4024Reference
PT3174Reference
1931
PV7206Reference
1932
1D1Reference
1933
1D61Reference
Final
1D60Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
146 cmReference
133 cmReference
RPM
950Reference
1050Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Caterpillar Fifteen Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.3 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1408 kgReference
946 kgReference
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
Ten Serial Numbers
1928
PT1Reference
Caterpillar Ten 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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