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Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Thirty
Verdict: Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Thirty
The Caterpillar RD4 and the Caterpillar Thirty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar RD4 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 31 hp. Caterpillar RD4 is the newer design (1935 vs 1925). In short: choose the Caterpillar RD4 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Thirty 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
35 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Factories
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Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
29.7 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 140 mmReference
121 x 165 mmReference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Belt power (max)
29.7 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Max power
26.1 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Fuel tank
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141.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
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9.8 LReference
Fuel system
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Zenith K5A carburetorReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Dimensions
Gauge
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
RD4 Serial Numbers
1936
4G1Reference
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1937
4G3663Reference
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1938
4G8858Reference
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1939
4G9912Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3561 kgReference
2776 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
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30 cmReference
Width
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76 cmReference
RPM
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840Reference
Caterpillar Thirty Tracks
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.


