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Caterpillar Thirty vs Caterpillar Twenty
Verdict: Caterpillar Thirty vs Caterpillar Twenty
The Caterpillar Thirty and the Caterpillar Twenty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar Thirty leads on rated power with 31 hp against 26 hp. Caterpillar Twenty is the newer design (1927 vs 1925). In short: choose the Caterpillar Thirty for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Twenty 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
31 hp
26 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
Factories
Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
141.9 LReference
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Aux. fuel
9.8 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
23.0 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
27.1 kWReference
22.0 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 165 mmReference
102 x 140 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith K5A carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1100Reference
Belt power (max)
27.1 kWReference
22.0 kWReference
Max power
23.0 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Dimensions
Gauge
154 cmReference
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Weight
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3492 kgReference
Operating weight
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3492 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
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Width
76 cmReference
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RPM
840Reference
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Caterpillar Thirty Tracks
Test results
Max pull
2776 kgReference
2595 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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12.5 l/hourReference
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.


