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Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

Verdict: Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Thirty-Five

The Caterpillar RD4 and the Caterpillar Thirty-Five are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Thirty-Five leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. Caterpillar RD4 is the newer design (1935 vs 1932). In short: choose the Caterpillar Thirty-Five for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar RD4 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 RD4 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Thirty-Five Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for power test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
29.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
29.7 kWReference
33.3 kWReference
Displacement
5.1 LReference
8.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 140 mmReference
133 x 203 mmReference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
850Reference
Belt power (max)
29.7 kWReference
33.3 kWReference
Max power
26.1 kWReference
29.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Dimensions
Gauge
152 cmReference
Weight
5819 kgReference
RD4 Serial Numbers
1936
4G1Reference
1937
4G3663Reference
1938
4G8858Reference
1939
4G9912Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
3561 kgReference
4143 kgReference
Caterpillar Thirty-Five Tracks
Width
35 cmReference

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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