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Caterpillar Fifteen vs Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30

Verdict: Caterpillar Fifteen vs Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30

The Caterpillar Fifteen and the Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30 is the lighter machine (2,177 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 1918). 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 Fifteen Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30 Tractor
Interstate Tractor
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
Interstate TractorReference
143 gasoline 3-speed crawlerJune 7 - 29, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 207 fileReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
64.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
6.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
114 x 152 mmReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
Belt power (max)
15.2 kWReference
Max power
12.7 kWReference
Aux. fuel
11.4 LReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Fuel system
Bennett carburetorReference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forwardReference
Dimensions
Weight
2041 kgReference
2177 kgReference
Length
264 cmReference
396 cmReference
Height
147 cmReference
175 cmReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
Rear tire
60x10Reference
Ag rear
60x10 steelReference
Fifteen Serial Numbers
1929
PV1Reference
1930
PV4024Reference
1931
PV7206Reference
1932
1D1Reference
1933
1D61Reference
Final
1D60Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
146 cmReference
167 cmReference
RPM
950Reference
590Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
655.32 meters/minReference
Caterpillar Fifteen Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
1408 kgReference

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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