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Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight
Verdict: Caterpillar RD4 vs Caterpillar Twenty-Eight
The Caterpillar RD4 and the Caterpillar Twenty-Eight 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 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar RD4 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
35 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
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Total built
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1171Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
29.7 kWReference
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Displacement
5.1 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 140 mmReference
106 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1100Reference
Belt power (max)
29.7 kWReference
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Max power
26.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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22.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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28.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Dimensions
Gauge
152 cmReference
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Weight
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3569 kgReference
Length
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294 cmReference
Height
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153 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
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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.


