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Caterpillar RD7 vs Caterpillar Seventy-Five

Verdict: Caterpillar RD7 vs Caterpillar Seventy-Five

The Caterpillar RD7 and the Caterpillar Seventy-Five are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Seventy-Five leads on rated power with 81 hp against 78 hp. Caterpillar RD7 is the lighter machine (9,534 kg vs 14,314 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar RD7 is the newer design (1935 vs 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar Seventy-Five for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar RD7 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 RD7 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar Seventy-Five Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
78 hp
81 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Diesel 4-speed crawlerMay 21 - 25, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 255 fileReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
58.4 kWReference
60.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
71.6 kWReference
69.2 kWReference
Displacement
13.6 LReference
17.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 203 mmReference
133 x 203 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
820Reference
Belt power (max)
71.6 kWReference
69.2 kWReference
Max power
58.4 kWReference
60.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
340.7 LReference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
106.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dryReference
Dimensions
Weight
9534 kgReference
14314 kgReference
Operating weight
9534 kgReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
198 cmReference
Length
464 cmReference
Height (hood)
213 cmReference
Shipping weight
14314 kgReference
Ground clearance
26 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
Test results
Max pull
7612 kgReference
8480 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
34.1 l/hourReference
24.6 l/hourReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
Width
263 cmReference
RPM
820Reference
Caterpillar Seventy-Five Tracks
Length on ground
247 cmReference
Area on ground
2.3 m²Reference

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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