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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 420D
Specialized
- power
- 88.5 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Specialized
Caterpillar 420D vs John Deere 310K
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 310K
Specialized
- power
- 88 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 310K
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ 420D higher · +0.5 hp (<1%)420D88.5 hp
310K88 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
420D is in the 85th percentile; 310K is in the 83rd · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 310K higher · +8 ci (+3%)420D268 ci
310K276 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
420D is in the 62nd percentile; 310K is in the 82nd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied420D4
310K4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; 310K is in the 50th · 58 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied420D4
310K4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; 310K is in the 50th · 43 models
420D (A)310K (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 420D | 310K | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | Cat 3054 | 4045T | — |
| Power Output | 88.5hp | 88hp | ▲ 420D+0.5 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 420D+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 268ci | 276ci | ▲ 310K+8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.2in | ▲ 310K+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Shuttle | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | 279in | ▲ 310K+5 in · +2% |
| Width | 92.5in | 85.8in | ▲ 420D+6.7 in · +8% |
| Height | 109in | 108in | ▲ 420D+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 15,763lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | John Deere 310K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS/FOPS | Four-post ROPS or cab with air-conditioning (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)B · 83rd percentile (88 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Length
median 274 inA · 52nd percentile (274 in)B · 68th percentile (279 in)
A · 420DB · 310KMedian Specialized Tractor