Caterpillar R5 vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

Verdict: Caterpillar R5 vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

The Caterpillar R5 and the Caterpillar Thirty-Five are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar R5 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 40 hp. Caterpillar Thirty-Five is the lighter machine (5,819 kg vs 6,202 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar R5 is the newer design (1934 vs 1932). In short: choose the Caterpillar R5 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Thirty-Five if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.