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Caterpillar R3 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight

Verdict: Caterpillar R3 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight

The Caterpillar R3 and the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar R3 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 31 hp. Caterpillar R3 is the newer design (1934 vs 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar R3 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight 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 R3 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Twenty-Eight Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
60Reference
1171Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
25.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
5.7 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
106 x 140 mmReference
Fuel system
Ensign carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1100Reference
1100Reference
Belt power (max)
31.3 kWReference
Max power
25.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
3569 kgReference
Length
294 cmReference
Height
153 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
3457 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
29 cmReference
Width
156 cmReference
RPM
935Reference
Speed
786.38 meters/minReference

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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