Compare/Caterpillar R4 vs Corbitt G-50

Caterpillar R4 vs Corbitt G-50

Verdict: Caterpillar R4 vs Corbitt G-50

The Caterpillar R4 and the Corbitt G-50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Corbitt G-50 is the newer design (1949 vs 1938). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Corbitt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

CorbittReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

23.0 kWReference

22.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

27.1 kWReference

25.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 165 mmReference

95 x 102 mmReference

Rated RPM

1400Reference

1800Reference

Belt power (max)

27.1 kWReference

25.8 kWReference

Max power

23.0 kWReference

22.9 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Compression

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5.44:1Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Weight

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1617 kgReference

Front tire

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5.5x16Reference

Rear tire

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10x38Reference

Ag front

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5.5x16Reference

Ag rear

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10x38Reference

Length

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325 cmReference

Height

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176 cmReference

Operating weight

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1617 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2585 kgReference

Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Test results

Max pull

2776 kgReference

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Belt fuel use (max)

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14.0 l/hourReference

Variants

G-50

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gasoline engineReference

K-50

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kerosene engineReference

D-50

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diesel engineReference

Capacities

Diameter

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20 cmReference

Width

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16 cmReference

RPM

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1210Reference

Speed

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762.00 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.