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Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application is a powerful crawler tractor designed for both agricultural and general use. This sturdy machine is built with a crawler chassis, making it great for working on tough terrain. It has a gear transmission with 5 forward and 5 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over the tractor's speed and power. Under the hood, the D4D SA has a Caterpillar D330 engine. This diesel engine has 4 cylinders lined up in a row and is cooled by liquid. It can produce 74 horsepower, which is about average for tractors of its size. The engine has a displacement of 425 cubic inches, which is above average, allowing it to handle heavy loads. The tractor weighs 15,200 pounds, making it a mid-size option in the crawler tractor category. It measures 132 inches long, 78 inches wide, and 96 inches tall, fitting well in most farm settings.
ManufacturerCaterpillarPower74 hpEngine4-cylTransGear
Quick specs
- Category
- Crawler
- Engine Power Output
- 74hp
- Operating Weight
- 15,200 lb
- Transmission
- Gear
At a glance
How the D4D SA Special Application compares
vs. Crawler medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Crawler tractors
74 hp · 39th
This model
18
Median 200 hp
508
This modelCrawler tractorsMediann = 142
The D4D SA Special Application ranks at the 39th percentile for engine power among recorded crawler tractors.
Overview
About the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application is a powerful crawler tractor designed for both agricultural and general use. This sturdy machine is built with a crawler chassis, making it great for working on tough terrain. It has a gear transmission with 5 forward and 5 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over the tractor's speed and power. Under the hood, the D4D SA has a Caterpillar D330 engine. This diesel engine has 4 cylinders lined up in a row and is cooled by liquid. It can produce 74 horsepower, which is about average for tractors of its size. The engine has a displacement of 425 cubic inches, which is above average, allowing it to handle heavy loads. The tractor weighs 15,200 pounds, making it a mid-size option in the crawler tractor category. It measures 132 inches long, 78 inches wide, and 96 inches tall, fitting well in most farm settings.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | D4D SA Special Application |
| Category | Crawler tractor |
| Type | crawler |
| Operating weight | 15,200lb |
Engine
| Make | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | D330 |
| Power | 74hp |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 425ci |
| Bore | 4.75in |
| Stroke | 6in |
Transmission
| Type | Gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 5 |
| Reverse gears | 5 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | crawler |
|---|
Hydraulics
| Type | Open Center |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 132in |
|---|---|
| Width | 78in |
| Height | 96in |
| Operating weight | 15,200lb |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 8gal |
|---|
Head to head
D4D SA Special Application vs. Crawler median
How the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application compares to other Crawler tractors
| Spec | This model | Crawler median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 74 hp | 200 hp | -63% | 39th |
| Engine Displacement | 425 ci | 468 ci | -9% | 47th |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | -33% | 33rd |
| Forward Gears | 5 | 10 | -50% | 25th |
| Operating Weight | 15,200 lb | 23,320 lb | -35% | 44th |
| Length | 132 in | 146 in | -10% | 40th |
| Width | 78 in | 79.5 in | -2% | 49th |
| Height | 96 in | 90.6 in | +6% | 56th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the crawler tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 134–192 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
Commonly compared Caterpillar tractors
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | 110 hp | 14,750 lb | — | Compare → |
| Caterpillar D2 | 32.9 hp | 7,419 lb | 1938–1957 | Compare → |
| Caterpillar D7C | 128 hp | 26,930 lb | — | Compare → |
| Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | 140 hp | 26,100 lb | — | Compare → |
| Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | — | 13,846 lb | — | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Chalmers D19 | 74.2 hp | 6,650 lb | 1961–1964 | Compare → |
| AGCO GT65 | 71 hp | 5,335 lb | — | Compare → |
| Agco GT65A | 71 hp | 5,864.3 lb | — | Compare → |
| Antonio Carraro SX 7800S | 71 hp | 4,773 lb | — | Compare → |
| Antonio Carraro TGF 7800S | 71 hp | 5,093 lb | — | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application?
The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application has an engine power output of 74 hp. It is powered by a 4-cylinder engine displacing 425 ci.
What hydraulics does the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application have?
The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application uses an Open Center hydraulic system.
What is the working weight of the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application?
The operating weight of the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application is approximately 15,200 lb.
What type of transmission does the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application have?
The Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application uses a Gear transmission offering 5 forward gears.
What routine service does the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application need?
Regular maintenance for the Caterpillar D4D SA Special Application includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.