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Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Ten

Verdict: Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Ten

The Caterpillar R2 and the Caterpillar Ten are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar R2 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 10 hp. Caterpillar Ten is the lighter machine (2,004 kg vs 2,880 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar R2 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar R2 is the newer design (1934 vs 1928). In short: choose the Caterpillar R2 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 R2 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Ten Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
The five speed transmission was used on the R-2 4J and R-2 6J.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
1150 (6J)Reference
4,929Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
64.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.2 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
86 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1525Reference
1500Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
21.9 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Max power
17.5 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
7.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
266.7mm dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
2880 kgReference
2004 kgReference
Shipping weight
2880 kgReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
93 cmReference
Length
253 cmReference
Height
131 cmReference
Ground clearance
23 cmReference
R2 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
33 cmReference
133 cmReference
RPM
950Reference
1050Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
Caterpillar R2 Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
2574 kgReference
946 kgReference
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
Ten Serial Numbers
1928
PT1Reference
1929
PT8Reference
1930
PT3174Reference
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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