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Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Twenty

Verdict: Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Twenty

The Caterpillar R2 and the Caterpillar Twenty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar R2 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. Caterpillar R2 is the lighter machine (2,880 kg vs 3,492 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar R2 is the newer design (1934 vs 1927). In short: choose the Caterpillar R2 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Twenty 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 Twenty Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
26 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
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
1150 (6J)Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Factories
Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.2 kWReference
22.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
102 x 140 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1525Reference
1100Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
21.9 kWReference
22.0 kWReference
Max power
17.5 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2880 kgReference
3492 kgReference
Shipping weight
2880 kgReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
Operating weight
3492 kgReference
R2 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
Width
33 cmReference
RPM
950Reference
Caterpillar R2 Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2574 kgReference
2595 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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