Head to head · Specialized

Caterpillar 420D vs John Deere 310SJ

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar 420D

Specialized

power
88.5 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 420D specs
John Deere 310SJ Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 310SJ

Specialized

power
93 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 310SJ specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 310SJ

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 4358

Engine Power

▲ 310SJ higher · +4.5 hp (+5%)
420D88.5 hp
310SJ93 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

420D is in the 85th percentile; 310SJ is in the 94th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 310SJ higher · +8 ci (+3%)
420D268 ci
310SJ276 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

420D is in the 62nd percentile; 310SJ is in the 82nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
420D4
310SJ4
Median Specialized Tractor4

420D is in the 50th percentile; 310SJ is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
420D4
310SJ4
Median Specialized Tractor4

420D is in the 50th percentile; 310SJ is in the 50th · 43 models

420D (A)310SJ (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Model420D310SJ
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
ModelCat 30544045T
Power Output88.5hp93hp310SJ+4.5 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM420D+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci276ci310SJ+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.1in4.2in310SJ+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
TypePower ShuttleFull powershift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
Length274in282in310SJ+8 in · +3%
Width92.5in85.8in420D+6.7 in · +8%
Height109in110in310SJ+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight15,763lb17,040lb310SJ+1,277 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discHydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
CoolantNot recorded6.5gal

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 310SJDifference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPSCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)B · 94th percentile (93 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 87th percentile (15,763 lb)B · 95th percentile (17,040 lb)
A · 420DB · 310SJMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar 420DFull spec pageJohn Deere 310SJ