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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Belt (tested)
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
5.7 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
106 x 140 mmReference
Fuel system
Ensign carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1100Reference
1100Reference
Belt power (max)
31.3 kWReference
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Max power
25.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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22.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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28.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Dimensions
Weight
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3569 kgReference
Length
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294 cmReference
Height
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153 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
18.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3457 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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29 cmReference
Width
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156 cmReference
RPM
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935Reference
Speed
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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.


