Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight

Verdict: Caterpillar R2 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight

The Caterpillar R2 and the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Twenty-Eight leads on rated power with 31 hp against 27 hp. Caterpillar R2 is the lighter machine (2,880 kg vs 3,569 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 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar R2 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.